Claims for medical benefits under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act. Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Labor. Notice of proposed rulemaking.

The Department of Labor proposes revisions to the sections of 20 CFR Part 10 which concern the procedures for submitting bills for medical services provided to Federal employees covered under the Federal Employees' Compensation Act, and the limits of coverage for medical services thus provided. The chief effect of the revision will be to establish limits for fees for medical procedures and services according to a published schedule developed and maintained by the Director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs. The proposed rule provides for the development and implementation of a fee schedule; directs its maintenance and revision by the Director of the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs; sets forth procedures for providers and claimants to seek reconsideration of fee requests under the schedule; and establishes a required format for medical bills other than hospital bills.