§ 725.701 What medical benefits are available?
§ 725.702 Who is considered a physician?
§ 725.703 How is treatment authorized?
§ 725.704 How are arrangements for medical care made?
§ 725.705 Is prior authorization for medical services required?
§ 725.706 What reports must a medical provider give to OWCP?
§ 725.707 At what rate will fees for medical services and treatments be paid?
§ 725.708 How are payments for professional medical services and medical equipment determined?
§ 725.709 How are payments for prescription drugs determined?
§ 725.710 How are payments for outpatient medical services determined?
§ 725.711 How are payments for inpatient medical services determined?
§ 725.712 When and how are fees reduced?
§ 725.713 If a fee is reduced, may a provider bill the claimant for the balance?
§ 725.714 How do providers enroll with OWCP for authorizations and billing?
§ 725.715 How do providers submit medical bills?
§ 725.716 How should a miner prepare and submit requests for reimbursement for covered medical expenses and transportation costs?
§ 725.717 What are the time limitations for requesting payment or reimbursement for covered medical services or treatments?
§ 725.718 How are disputes concerning medical benefits resolved?
§ 725.719 What is the objective of vocational rehabilitation?
§ 725.720 How does a miner request vocational rehabilitation assistance?

Terms Used In CFR > Title 20 > Chapter VI > Subchapter B > Part 725 > Subpart J - Medical Benefits and Vocational Rehabilitation

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