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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a Findings and Award concerning lien claimant's facility fees. The Board found the record insufficient to determine if the discogram and discectomy were reasonable and necessary treatments for the applicant's industrial injury. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record, including addressing ACOEM guidelines and the reasonableness of surgical center fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration of a Findings and Award concerning lien claimant's facility fees. The Board found the record insufficient to determine if the discogram and discectomy were reasonable and necessary treatments for the applicant's industrial injury. The case is returned to the trial level for further development of the medical record, including addressing ACOEM guidelines and the reasonableness of surgical center fees.
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