Administrative – Industrial Commission Fee Schedule – Hospitals & Ambulatory Surgical Centers
A recent appellate court decision, which follows the reasoning of an amicus briefing prepared by Troutman Sanders, promises to save North Carolina businesses an estimated $100 million in insurance claims. In a victory for North Carolina employers, the N.C. Court of Appeals has upheld reimbursement rates adopted by the N.C. Industrial Commission (I.C.) that reduce spiraling charges for the treatment of injured workers by outpatient hospitals. “We are pleased with the court’s decision and what it means for many North Carolina businesses that may have otherwise been on the hook for higher reimbursement rates,” said Partner Chris Browning, who along with Partner Gavin Parsons authored the amicus briefing. “The decision clearly spoke to the language of the statute and plain language of the word ‘hospital’ and is consistent with the intent of the General Assembly.” The decision was covered in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, among other outlets. Read the full press release.