Radiologist - Texas Contra-Affidavit

Job Description

Job Description

Dane Street is expanding our physician panel! Dane Street is a national Independent Review Organization and we have a very robust legal clientele. As our business has expanded, we have need to add experts to our physician panel to support Texas Contra-Affidavit and exert witness requests. This is an excellent opportunity for supplemental income for physicians providing a caseload customized to your schedule. Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

A Texas medical license, active practice, and board certification in Diagnostic Radiology is required.

Requirements

As Physician Reviewer / Advisor supporting Dane Street Legal Services IMEs, the physician reviews medical records and may address clinical questions, medical necessity of treatment, and usual and customary charges for services. The expert will support the Counter-Affidavit process and be available for deposition and trial expert. Counter affidavit / testimony / deposition work experience preferred. Experience and expertise in analyzing the application of CPT codes in combination with usual and customary rates and state fee schedules in addition to clinical expertise is essential.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• On a contract basis as individual schedule permits, accepts cases, reviews all medical records, and completes the counter-affidavit process addressing each question and all clinical concerns as well as any charges / fee concerns based upon the expertise as a clinician and standards and norms in terms of fees / charges in Texas practice.
• Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review with the report in a timely manner
• Returns cases on or before the due date and time specified
• Performs other duties as assigned, including addressing any necessary clarification, providing addenda as required (with additional compensation), and identifying and responding to client questions as necessary

Benefits

Dane Street supports all referral processes, scheduling, preps cases extensively, prepares all medical records, provides transcription services as applicable, facilitates all client communications, and ensures the quality and timeliness of all reports and report delivery.