Q: I had an MRI by Workers comp less than a month ago, after reviewing their report I didn’t think it was accurate.
So, I sent the MRI images that came on the CD to a different Doctor for a second opinion. They do not allow you to provide any info other than the MRI images. This doctor said I had a tear in my meniscus which definitely seems reasonable considering the fact that my pain has been ongoing for two months now, versus a bone bruise and classifying it as a sprain under what the WC Doctor report has listed. Workers Comp says they will not accept the 2nd opinion information on their own MRI. However, they offered to schedule me for another MRI? This seems so stupid and unreasonable especially since I have always had a fear of MRI’s after undergoing a bad experience years ago. Can they ignore this other Doctor’s info and make me go thru another MRI this soon? Why can’t they just send the original MRI for a second review themselves?
A: Stupid and unreasonable, I agree. You will need to ask for medical dispute resolution (MDR) through the DWC. If you cannot find a lawyer, DWC will appoint an ombudsman to assist you with your claim.
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