What is a Peer Review?
A Peer Review is the comprehensive review of documents
by a qualified specialist. The specialist analyzes the treatment
records and test findings and responds to specific questions
asked by the referral source.
When should you use a Peer Review?
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To evaluate the accuracy of a psychiatric or medical diagnosis,
the appropriateness of treatment or diagnostic testing.
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To clarify the issues in complex psychiatric
or medical claims.
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To address differences of opinion rendered
by treatment providers and other specialists involved
in the claim.
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To help formulate next steps in the
review process of a claim.
Why use PDC to arrange a Peer Review?
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PDC confirms referrals within 24 hours.
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PDC's clinical staff carefully credentials
the Peer Review expert by reviewing their curriculum vitae,
board certifications, areas of specialization,
licenses, malpractice coverage, administrative requirements
and fees, and a work product sample and makes recommendations
specific to each case.
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Our Peer Review experts can review
a wide range of issues from psychiatric cases involving
addiction and psychopharmacology or cognitive dysfunction
to medical cases involving possible chronic fatigue syndrome,
cardiac conditions or chemical toxicity.
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Once a Peer Review expert is selected,
a PDC staff member communicates with the expert to rule
out any conflicts of interest.
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PDC's clinical staff can help formulate
case specific Peer Review questions and if requested,
review and critique the final Peer Review report.
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Peer Review experts are expected to
complete their review within 7 business days.
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The cost associated with arranging a PDC Peer Review
is competitively priced. Fees are billed on a flat rate
for research, establishing credentials and scheduling.
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To ensure the independent nature of
the Peer Review, the Peer Review expert submits the final
report and invoice for services directly to the referral
source.
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