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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to review a judge's decision awarding a hospital fees exceeding the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). The WCAB rescinded the judge's order, finding that the relevant statutes for payment in excess of the OMFS were deleted in 2004. Therefore, the lien claimant is entitled to payment only according to the OMFS. The case was returned to the trial level to determine if any additional OMFS payment is due.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted reconsideration to review a judge's decision awarding a hospital fees exceeding the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS). The WCAB rescinded the judge's order, finding that the relevant statutes for payment in excess of the OMFS were deleted in 2004. Therefore, the lien claimant is entitled to payment only according to the OMFS. The case was returned to the trial level to determine if any additional OMFS payment is due.
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