Independent Medical Exam
The team at Comprehensive Diagnostic Center streamlines and oversees every step of the IME process including scheduling, medical record processing, and report distribution. This allows for a faster and more efficient resolution of claims. We are experts at finding the correct board-certified physician in order to evaluate the cause, extent, and medical treatment of a work-related or other injury where liability is at issue; Our team of physicians will also provide an opinion as to whether an individual has reached maximum medical improvement from treatment; and the potential for return to work at full duty or modified duty.
IME Process and Best Practices
- CDC accepts referrals via our Online Referral Form, Phone, Fax, or Email.
- The referral is immediately entered into our system and ready for doctor selection and scheduling
- Drawing on our proven expertise, we ensure the right physician is assigned to each case based on specialty, case parameters, and time constraints. If the IME physician can’t meet the requested appointment window, we’ll promptly notify the client and explore alternative options.
- Within 24 hours of scheduling, appointment letters are created. These letters are sent to the client, claimant, defense attorney, plaintiff attorney (if applicable) and all other parties as requested by the client.
- All reports are reviewed by our experienced Quality Assurance
team to ensure that all questionaire addressed. - Final reports are returned to the client in under 10 business days.