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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration regarding a disallowed lien balance of $9,349.46. The claimant, a doctor, failed to obtain required written authorization for work hardening services billed under CPT Code 97545. Despite a claim of verbal authorization and a general request for multiple modalities, the Board found the lack of specific written authorization for the disputed services to be determinative. Therefore, the administrative law judge's disallowance of the lien balance was upheld.
GUADALUPE CARRILLO vs. SAN ANTONIO VILLAGE HOA, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board denied a lien claimant's petition for reconsideration regarding a disallowed lien balance of $9,349.46. The claimant, a doctor, failed to obtain required written authorization for work hardening services billed under CPT Code 97545. Despite a claim of verbal authorization and a general request for multiple modalities, the Board found the lack of specific written authorization for the disputed services to be determinative. Therefore, the administrative law judge's disallowance of the lien balance was upheld.
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