WCCA 12
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS
MEDICAL BENEFITS IN WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
WCCA 12 - How It Benefits You
You’ll learn to confidently recognize and comply with the laws that
govern payment of medical expenses and independent bill review.
You will set yourself apart as a knowledge resource in your organization with
enhanced understanding of medical control issues.
You’ll be able to competently handle complex claims involving utilization review
and independent medical review.
Take this course if you are:
A workers’ compensation claims adjuster.
Employed by a TPA or Self-Insured entity
A medical only claims adjuster
Key Takeaways:
The scope of medical treatment provided under workers’ compensation.
Authorized physician and the role of the primary treating physician
Utilization Review (UR) and the Independent Medical Review (IMR) procedures
How to use the medical treatment utilization schedule .
How to develop a UR plan in accordance with law and regulation.
When and why IMR is used and how to appeal or implement determinations
Other Topics You'll Learn
Medical Provider Networks .
Laws/regulations on payment of medical expenses and Independent Bill Review.
Law governing medical provider’s submission and the employer’s response
IBR rules and requirements, steps and standards underlying the process
Complex liens and lien management
Course Credit Hours
Course CE Credit
CPWC – 12 Hours
CCMP – 12 Hours
CA-WC-CERT – 25 Hours
CPDM – 12 Hours
MCLE – 25 Hours recommended -individual submission required to State Bar Association for credit.
Required Materials
WCCA 12 Books & Exams.
Exam Information
FINAL EXAM (Proctor REQUIRED) must be ordered from The Institutes if you are pursuing a designation.
WCCA 12 Course Overview
Online Semester course
Instructor
Robert Cornelow
Course Type
Semester Course
Location
Online – Webinar
Dates & Times
6/5/2023 – 8/15/2023
Mondays, 11:30am – 12:30 pm PST
No class July 3rd
10 classes/weeks
Reserve your spot by enrolling now. Course details will be sent within 14 days of start-date.
Course Format
This course is offered in online format.
- Weekly LIVE webinars
- Online Dashboard for quizzes.
Price
$479.00
Click “Enroll” to begin registration.
Several payment options available
including by check.
