State of California Division of Workers’ Compensation

Carrie Nevans, acting administrative director

1515 Clay Street, 17th floor, Oakland , CA 94612

(510) 286-7100

Internet: http://www.dir.ca.gov

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Newsline No. 34-09                                      

June 30, 2009



Adjustments to the DMEPOS section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes in the Medicare
payment system effective July 1, 2009 are posted on the DWC Web site

The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) has posted an order adjusting the Durable Medical Equipment,
Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies (DMEPOS) section of the Official Medical Fee Schedule to conform to changes in
the Medicare payment system as required by Labor Code section 5307.1.

Effective July 1, 2009, the order is the Medicare quarterly update for the current year. The update includes all changes
identified in change request number 6511.

The order adopting the adjustments can be found at
http://www.dir.ca.gov/DWC/OMFS9904.htm.

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