Independent Medical Evaluation Coordination
Upon receipt of this type of referral, medical records will be reviewed and organized and the Claim Adjuster and/or Defense Attorney contacted. AIM will attempt to ensure that comprehensive medical information is obtained. The appropriate physician specialty will be contacted and a date and time scheduled. The injured/ill person will be notified by certified and first class mail of the details of the IME. A letter will be composed requesting that the IME Physician address specific issues in his evaluation and in his narrative report to accompany the medical records. The Employer will be notified of the scheduled exam date. Forms such as Physical Capacity form, Affidavit of Recovery, or Hand Function form will be enclosed. Only with approval of Claims, will films be picked up and hand carried to the IME and/or transportation arranged for the injured/ill person. The IME will be attended and immediate feedback reported to Claims. The IME narrative report will be received and reviewed to insure that all areas of concern have been addressed, if not, the IME physician will be contacted and an addendum requested. A report will be generated when all activity is completed.