California Department of Industrial Relations

10/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/02/2024 11:52

DWC Posts Adjustments to Official Medical Fee Schedule for Pathology and Clinical Laboratory

NEWSLINE

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) to conform to relevant 2024 changes in the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

The order adopts the Medicare calendar year 2024 Quarter Four update to the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule.

The Administrative Director update order adopting the OMFS adjustment is effective for services rendered on or after October 1, 2024. The order can be found on the website of the Division of Workers' Compensation on the Pathology and Clinical Laboratory webpage.