The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has updated the Official Medical Fee Schedule (OMFS) for Hospital Outpatient Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. These adjustments are mandated by Labor Code section 5307.1 and align with recent changes in the Medicare payment system. The specific adjustments can be found on the DWC's OMFS page.

Healthcare providers and facilities billing under these fee schedules must ensure their billing practices reflect these adjustments by the effective date of March 1, 2026. Failure to comply with the updated fee schedule could lead to payment denials or underpayments. Compliance officers should review the updated OMFS to ensure accurate billing and coding.