I have two questions....
I have a 1998 case where the P.T. (who is no longer performing surgeries) is recommending that Applicant undergo another surgery and referred Applicant for a Surgical Consult with a Surgeon who is not on carrier's MPN network. Carrier does not want to authorize and told Surgeon's office that case was closed....
My first question is whether that's a request for surgery itself under Labor Code Section 4062(b) or is it just a request under 4610?
My second question is since this is a 1998 injury case, do I need to make sure this referral goes through the Carrier's MNP network?