The Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) will be conducting a one-day public meeting to receive comments related to possible changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Reimbursement Manual, including revisions regarding maximum ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Worker's Compensation

The Division of Workers’ Compensation announces a public meeting to which all persons are invited.

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, April 1, 2014, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

PLACE: Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida

GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: The Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) will be conducting a one-day public meeting to receive comments related to possible changes to the Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Reimbursement Manual, including revisions regarding maximum reimbursement allowances established for specific procedure codes, electronic billing policies for payors and payees, and the Florida Workers’ Compensation Uniform Medical Treatment/Status Reporting Form (DWC-25).

The morning session is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and will focus on what changes, if any, should be made to the ASC Reimbursement Manual. The Division will be seeking input on potential recommendations that may be submitted to the Three Member Panel for consideration.

The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 p.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. The first part of the afternoon session will be devoted to receiving feedback on the electronic billing environment in workers’ compensation in Florida. The Division was asked by the Three Member Panel to gather information from the stakeholders about the benefits and costs of electronic billing systems and to develop an action plan with the goal of determining whether to mandate electronic billing.

During the second part of the afternoon session, the Division would like to receive comments about the use and effectiveness of the DWC-25 and any recommendations to improve the form.

A copy of the agenda may be obtained by contacting: Pam Macon, Chief, Bureau of Monitoring and Audit, Division of Workers' Compensation at [phone] or [e-mail] (also if further information is required regarding the content of this notice).

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Pam Macon, [phone], [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).