California QME

[deleted185747]

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I took the QME exam in April with about 300 other people (DC, psychologists, acupuncturists, MDs) and just found out I passed along with 45 other people in the southern California testing center. So be aware that there is a low pass rate.

I have been approached by several companies who offered to supply me with locations and staff, billing and collections, mentorship, review of records and report review for 40% of collections. I'm leaning towards using one of these companies because I would like to have my reports checked in the beginning as well as help filling out the correct forms. The additional locations would mean additional business because the 3 person QME panel is randomly generated by QMEs near the injured worker and each side strikes one QME until one is left who gets to be the QME for the case.

My question is if anyone uses one of these managing companies and which one(s) are better.

Why do QME? I'm in Southern California, going to open my own pain practice soon and want some additional income. I'm 4 years out of fellowship.

 

[lord_jeebus]

It looks like there is only one Pain QME physician within 20 miles of my CA practice. Perhaps I should look into this as well. What did you use to prepare for the exam?

 

[deleted185747]

I purchased the 12 hr report writing course from calmedeval.com


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[Disciple]

PM if you'd like, for some tips on practice set-up, QME, etc.

 

[CleanUp]

Necro bump. Lmk if you want some advice on companies. I've worked with a handful of them. Don't make the same mistakes I did.

If you do it right you'll be very happy.

 

[OutofNetwork]

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Necro bump. Lmk if you want some advice on companies. I've worked with a handful of them. Don't make the same mistakes I did.

If you do it right you'll be very happy.

Curious to hear your experiences, I’m in process of leaving one company and looking for a new company.

 

[CleanUp]

Curious to hear your experiences, I’m in process of leaving one company and looking for a new company.

Sure. Happy to talk about my experience. QME def isn’t for everyone and sometimes it’s a poor fit with certain companies. It happens. I’ve def been there. All depends what you’re looking for. Shoot me a DM

 

[A Deep Breath]

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Curious to hear your experiences, I’m in process of leaving one company and looking for a new company.

If you don’t mind sharing, it would be useful to hear how these arrangements go bad.

 

[CleanUp]

If you don’t mind sharing, it would be useful to hear how these arrangements go bad.

A ton of ways. Are you a new QME or established?

 

[A Deep Breath]

New.

 

[CleanUp]

New.

If you’re new then I suggest you decide:
1. if you want to have less than 3 intakes a month or more.
2. If you want to stay in clinics you already go to or want to travel
3. You want someone to do all the work for you or you are ok putting in some time learning the Guides.

If you prefer the former then any large group will do. If you want the latter then I would suggest a boutique group.

Starting out you will def need someone to hold your hand and serve as a mentor.

The key is to be efficient. You get paid the same no matter how long you’re with the patient. If you have a good historian, you know which questions to ask, and have a quality editor then all these things can work simultaneously to produce a high quality report quickly.

The current split is 60/40 to the QME which is industry standard.

 

[A Deep Breath]

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