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The Commission announces a staff retirement and thanks Ms. Barbara Cheeseboro for her service. The full advisory may be accessed here. 
The Commission announces a staff promotion and congratulates Ms. Mackenzie Stites on her achievement. The full advisory may be accessed here. 
 Regulation 67-1602 has been amended to establish electronic payment systems as the default method of payment for temporary disability and reimbursement for expenses. The full advisory and text of the regulation may be accessed here. 
The Commission has issued an advisory notice regarding changes to a procedure code in the 2024 MSPM. The full advisory may be accessed here. 
 

Medical Fee Schedules

Medical Services Provider Manual (MSPM)

Any appropriately licensed medical provider who is authorized by the employer or insurance carrier may treat workers' compensation claimants. The Medical Services Provider Manual (MSPM) outlines billing and payment policy for physicians and other health care professionals and provides the current schedule of fees. The MSPM does not cover hospital charges, general dental, or services rendered outside of South Carolina.

At the Business Meeting on March 11,2024, the Commission approved the Conversion Factor of $51.50 for professional services. The changes also include adopting the 2024 CMS CPT/HCPS codes. 

The effective date of the updated MSPM is April 1, 2024.

Click the following link for information on how to purchase the 2024 Medical Services Provider Manual. It is imperative that providers and carriers obtain the 2024 MSPM to assure compliance.

2021-2024 Medical Service Provider Manuals

* 2024 MSPM Advisory Notice regarding reimbursement for procedure code CPT 27278. 

 

2006 Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Manual

The Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center Payment Manual describes the billing and payment policy for inpatient hospital stays and outpatient services rendered at a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. Effective October 1, 2006, healthcare facilities will be paid 40% more than the federal Medicare program pays for inpatient and outpatient services. 2006 Hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Manual (PDF) Hospital and Ambulatory Payment Manual is updated quarterly as Medicare updates policies and pricing. The links below offer additional information regarding the inpatient prospective payment system, outpatient prospective payment system, and ambulatory surgery centers.

Inpatient Hospital

Outpatient Hospital

Ambulatory Surgery Center

 

**Medical Services Division Advisory Statement**

Effective January 1, 2013 - Billing and Payment of Professional Fee Revenue Codes 960 through 999 (PDF)

Mandatory Payment Reduction in Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) Program. (PDF) This reduction does NOT apply to workers' compensation claims. (Posted April 23, 2013)