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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Huntington Memorial Hospital is a Level 2 trauma facility and thus exempt from the standard Inpatient Hospital Official Medical Fee Schedule. However, the Board rescinded the order for payment of Huntington's full lien amount because the trial judge failed to make specific findings on the reasonable value of services and the basis for penalties and interest. The case is remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine these amounts with supporting evidence and findings.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board affirmed the finding that Huntington Memorial Hospital is a Level 2 trauma facility and thus exempt from the standard Inpatient Hospital Official Medical Fee Schedule. However, the Board rescinded the order for payment of Huntington's full lien amount because the trial judge failed to make specific findings on the reasonable value of services and the basis for penalties and interest. The case is remanded to the trial level for further proceedings to determine these amounts with supporting evidence and findings.
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