Orthopedic Surgery - Texas Contra-Affidavit

Orthopedic Surgery - Texas Contra-Affidavit Overview

Dane Street is expanding our physician panel. Dane Street is a national Independent Review Organization with a robust legal clientele. We add experts to our physician panel to support Texas Contra-Affidavit and witness requests. This is an opportunity for supplemental income for physicians, with a caseload customized to your schedule. Our physician panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

• On a contract basis, review cases as schedules permit, review all medical records, and complete the counter-affidavit process addressing each question and all clinical concerns, as well as any charges/fees based on clinical expertise and Texas standards.
• Provide copies of any criteria used in a review with the report in a timely manner.
• Return cases by the due date and time specified.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including addressing clarifications, providing addenda as required (with additional compensation), and identifying and responding to client questions as necessary.

• Texas medical license, active practice, and board certification in Orthopedic Surgery is required.
• 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.
• Support for the Counter-Affidavit process and availability for deposition and trial testimony as an expert is preferred.

• Robust opportunity for supplemental income
• Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours — you set the volume and conduct exams based on your schedule availability
• No doctor/patient relationship is established, and no treatment is provided. These are advisory-only opinions
• Enhanced industry expertise, strengthening your medical practice with medical necessity and utilization review/management expertise
• Expanded credentials as an expert in Independent Medical Exams and physician advisor services
• No-show fees and late cancellation fees are established to protect your time
• Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and a user-friendly work portal

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