QME Exam Questions and Answers
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Which types of reports are typically used in evaluations?
Initial (Comprehensive)
Subsequent (Follow-up)
Additional (Supplemental)
What is a factual correction report?
A factual correction report is a specific type of supplemental repor...
QME Exam Questions and Answers
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Which types of reports are typically used in evaluations?
✔✔Initial (Comprehensive)
✔✔Subsequent (Follow-up)
✔✔Additional (Supplemental)
What is a factual correction report?
✔✔A factual correction report is a specific type of supplemental report focused exclusively on
reviewing the medical records that were available during the evaluation.
When can a factual correction request be made for unrepresented workers?
✔✔Such requests can be made when assessing permanent disability is necessary.
What is the permissible duration for a QME to be unavailable?
✔✔The period can range from 14 to 90 days.
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,When must QMEs inform the medical director of their unavailability?
✔✔They are required to notify the medical director at least 30 days before the unavailability
period begins.
What are valid reasons for a QME’s unavailability extending beyond 90 days within a year?
✔✔Valid reasons include taking a sabbatical or dealing with the death or severe illness of a close
family member.
What is the deadline for completing an initial or follow-up comprehensive medical-legal
evaluation?
✔✔It must be completed within 30 days from the time of the initial evaluation.
What is the maximum extension allowed for completing a comprehensive medical-legal
evaluation?
✔✔An extension of up to 30 days can be granted.
By when must a supplemental report be finalized and delivered?
✔✔It should be finalized within 60 days of receiving a formal written or electronic request.
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, What is the maximum allowable extension for completing a supplemental report?
✔✔An extension of up to 30 days is allowed.
How long do QMEs have to review and decide on factual corrections after receiving a Request
for Factual Correction?
✔✔They have 10 days if the request is made by the injured worker; 15 days if the request comes
from the claims administrator or both parties.
Who should receive comprehensive, follow-up, or supplemental reports for represented workers?
✔✔These reports should be sent to the injured worker and their attorney, as well as the claims
administrator or employer.
Who should receive these reports if the workers are not represented?
✔✔The reports should be sent to the injured worker and the claims administrator or employer.
Who should receive reports concerning permanent impairment, disability, and apportionment for
unrepresented workers?
✔✔These reports should go to the Disability Evaluation Unit office, the unrepresented worker,
and the claims administrator or employer.
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