Per the DWC’s Physician Fee Schedule Regulations, set down in Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations, WC007 should only be billed under the following circumstances:

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For all dates of service on or after January 1, 2014, CPT Code 99080 is assigned a Status Code B (denoting a bundled code), rendering it no longer payable. To compensate, many physicians incorrectly use California-specific code WC007 to bill for consultation reports, believing these two codes function as equals. Not so. Although WC007 is used for consultation reports, separate reimbursement for this California-specific code is severely restricted. In most circumstances – say when a provider is referred a patient by an adjuster, attorney, or another provider – reimbursement for the consultation report is bundled into that for the underlying evaluation and management.

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Freight car manufacturers and rail operators worldwide depend on Amsted Rail to deliver products that reliably haul heavier loads over longer distances. Supported by more than 100 years of experience, Amsted Rail was the first company to attain the Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-976 performance standard and it strives to continue raising the levels of performance. Truck and body-mounted braking systems for railways Amsted Rail-Faiveley specialises in truck and body mounted braking systems, in addition to a complete line of hand brakes, empty load sensors and brake cylinders. All products are approved by AAR and our global presence allows us to swiftly respond to specific requirements from customers. Our truck-mounted brake system uses standard brake beams and cylinders, which guarantee efficient assembly to existing railcars. Brenco bearings feature seamless forged rings, which ensure a high level of performance under extreme loads. Our two-wear and multi-wear wheels allow a worn wheel to be restored to its original shape multiple times during its lifecycle. Our plastic centre bowl wear liner features drop-in installation, so no welding is required. All spring manufacturing processes include shot peening and heat-treating. Our motion control friction shoe provides excellent performance for a wide range of car weights and types. The AAR-approved Twin Pack® polymer shock absorbers and our cast draft sill provide optimal railcar protection. Lubricants for rail breaking systems Amsted Rail’s wear prevention products can save money in replacement costs on components such as brake beams, center plates or bowls, couplers, yokes or brake rods. Amsted Rail’s Hollube® and Hollamax™ products are made with an advanced plastic and reduces wear by more than 80%. Tapered roller bearings for freight railcars In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

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In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

Everything changed when the Division of Workers’ Compensation adopted the RBRVS-based Physician Fee schedule on January 1, 2014. We don’t say that to be dramatic – everything did change, and medical providers across the state are still learning to adapt three years later. Today, we’re focusing on a specific consequence of the shift to RBRVS: The elimination of CPT 99080 as a reimbursable code for consultation reports, and the erroneous use of California-specific code WC007 in its place.

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Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

Amsted Rail-Faiveley specialises in truck and body mounted braking systems, in addition to a complete line of hand brakes, empty load sensors and brake cylinders. All products are approved by AAR and our global presence allows us to swiftly respond to specific requirements from customers. Our truck-mounted brake system uses standard brake beams and cylinders, which guarantee efficient assembly to existing railcars. Brenco bearings feature seamless forged rings, which ensure a high level of performance under extreme loads. Our two-wear and multi-wear wheels allow a worn wheel to be restored to its original shape multiple times during its lifecycle. Our plastic centre bowl wear liner features drop-in installation, so no welding is required. All spring manufacturing processes include shot peening and heat-treating. Our motion control friction shoe provides excellent performance for a wide range of car weights and types. The AAR-approved Twin Pack® polymer shock absorbers and our cast draft sill provide optimal railcar protection. Lubricants for rail breaking systems Amsted Rail’s wear prevention products can save money in replacement costs on components such as brake beams, center plates or bowls, couplers, yokes or brake rods. Amsted Rail’s Hollube® and Hollamax™ products are made with an advanced plastic and reduces wear by more than 80%. Tapered roller bearings for freight railcars In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

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Amsted Rail specialises in brake and coupler components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives. Our company manufactures advanced products that meet the requirements of the demanding heavy haul freight industry. Freight car manufacturers and rail operators worldwide depend on Amsted Rail to deliver products that reliably haul heavier loads over longer distances. Supported by more than 100 years of experience, Amsted Rail was the first company to attain the Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-976 performance standard and it strives to continue raising the levels of performance. Truck and body-mounted braking systems for railways Amsted Rail-Faiveley specialises in truck and body mounted braking systems, in addition to a complete line of hand brakes, empty load sensors and brake cylinders. All products are approved by AAR and our global presence allows us to swiftly respond to specific requirements from customers. Our truck-mounted brake system uses standard brake beams and cylinders, which guarantee efficient assembly to existing railcars. Brenco bearings feature seamless forged rings, which ensure a high level of performance under extreme loads. Our two-wear and multi-wear wheels allow a worn wheel to be restored to its original shape multiple times during its lifecycle. Our plastic centre bowl wear liner features drop-in installation, so no welding is required. All spring manufacturing processes include shot peening and heat-treating. Our motion control friction shoe provides excellent performance for a wide range of car weights and types. The AAR-approved Twin Pack® polymer shock absorbers and our cast draft sill provide optimal railcar protection. Lubricants for rail breaking systems Amsted Rail’s wear prevention products can save money in replacement costs on components such as brake beams, center plates or bowls, couplers, yokes or brake rods. Amsted Rail’s Hollube® and Hollamax™ products are made with an advanced plastic and reduces wear by more than 80%. Tapered roller bearings for freight railcars In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

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The DWC sets new reimbursement amounts for its California-specific codes annually. The 2017 reimbursement for code WC007 is set at $39.89 for the first page of the report, and $24.54 for each additional page. Absent mutual agreement, these reports are capped at a six-page maximum.

Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

Amsted Rail specialises in brake and coupler components for heavy haul freight railcars and locomotives. Our company manufactures advanced products that meet the requirements of the demanding heavy haul freight industry. Freight car manufacturers and rail operators worldwide depend on Amsted Rail to deliver products that reliably haul heavier loads over longer distances. Supported by more than 100 years of experience, Amsted Rail was the first company to attain the Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-976 performance standard and it strives to continue raising the levels of performance. Truck and body-mounted braking systems for railways Amsted Rail-Faiveley specialises in truck and body mounted braking systems, in addition to a complete line of hand brakes, empty load sensors and brake cylinders. All products are approved by AAR and our global presence allows us to swiftly respond to specific requirements from customers. Our truck-mounted brake system uses standard brake beams and cylinders, which guarantee efficient assembly to existing railcars. Brenco bearings feature seamless forged rings, which ensure a high level of performance under extreme loads. Our two-wear and multi-wear wheels allow a worn wheel to be restored to its original shape multiple times during its lifecycle. Our plastic centre bowl wear liner features drop-in installation, so no welding is required. All spring manufacturing processes include shot peening and heat-treating. Our motion control friction shoe provides excellent performance for a wide range of car weights and types. The AAR-approved Twin Pack® polymer shock absorbers and our cast draft sill provide optimal railcar protection. Lubricants for rail breaking systems Amsted Rail’s wear prevention products can save money in replacement costs on components such as brake beams, center plates or bowls, couplers, yokes or brake rods. Amsted Rail’s Hollube® and Hollamax™ products are made with an advanced plastic and reduces wear by more than 80%. Tapered roller bearings for freight railcars In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

The DWC created code WC007 in deference to two recognized incidences when a consultation report is required, but cannot be bundled into an underlying service code as required by the RBRVS-based Physician Fee Schedule. The complexity inherent to workers’ comp necessitates such a code, but it’s important to understand that WC007 only applies to two special situations.

Amsted Rail’s wear prevention products can save money in replacement costs on components such as brake beams, center plates or bowls, couplers, yokes or brake rods. Amsted Rail’s Hollube® and Hollamax™ products are made with an advanced plastic and reduces wear by more than 80%. Tapered roller bearings for freight railcars In 1949, Amsted Rail founded Brenco® to produce journal bearings for freight railcars. In 1959, the company received conditional AAR approval for the tapered roller bearing, Brenco’s signature product. Millions of Brenco bearings provide reliable service in one of the world’s toughest environments and the company’s reputation for quality and consistency has set the bar for its industry competitors. Micro-alloy wheels for locomotives An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.

An integral part of Amsted Rail, Griffin® is more committed to industry-leading safety and innovation. The latest development is Griffin’s patented Micro Alloy® wheel, which provides a greater level of strength at higher temperatures, resulting in fewer wheel-set replacements and a significantly longer wheel lifecycle. EPA-approved pellet car systems Amsted Rail provides highly adaptable pellet outlet gates and hatch covers. They also manufacture a wide range of empty-load devices, slack adjusters, bogie assemblies and truck-mounted brakes (TMB). Our products have been approved by the ARR and the US Environment Protection Agency (EPA). Cushioning units, drawbars and couplers Amsted Rail’s wide product range allows clients to obtain their components from a single supplier. The company provides integrated systems engineered to effectively reduce impact stress such as AAR-approved cushioning units, drawbars and couplers, as well as the market’s strongest integral cast draft sills and draft gear.