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Worker’s Compensation Injury: Next Journey's Quick Guide for Adjusters

As a workers' compensation adjuster, ensuring injured workers receive proper care and managing their claims effectively is essential. Here’s a streamlined guide to help you facilitate this process for your claimants. At Next Journey Orthopaedics, we specialize in evaluating and treating a wide range of orthopedic issues. Our services cover fractures, sprains, strains, lacerations, tears, and repetitive stress injuries. We provide comprehensive care for injuries involving bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, arteries, and nerves.

Contact Information:

Next Journey Orthopaedics

Frederick D. Scott, Jr.

8255 Greensboro Drive, Ste 150

McLean, VA 22102

Phone: 571-416-8244

Fax: 571-441-5201

Email: paperwork@nextjourneyortho.net

Schedule Appointment

Claimant has a Privia Account

  • Have patient log into the Workers Compensation Appointments

  • Make sure the Home button on left page is selected and on the right side select the       Schedule Now      button.

  • Label Subject Heading: "New Worker's Compensation Visit:"

  • Please include the name, position and best contact information for the patient and the adjuster

Claimant does NOT have a Privia Account

Required Information for Patient’s Initial Visit:

  • Insurance Information:

    • Name of the insurance company managing the worker’s compensation case.

  • Authorization Letter:

    • A letter from the assigned adjuster authorizing medical treatment for Dr. Scott or Next Journey Orthopaedics, including:

      • Claim Number

      • Payer specific address (including P.O. Box)

      • Employer name

      • Employer address

      • State of injury

      • Date of injury

      • Adjuster’s first and last name

      • Adjuster’s email and phone number

      • Injury location on the body

  • Identification:

    • A valid photo ID.

  • Supporting Documents:

    • Any additional documents that may be helpful to the provider.

Claim Updates:

MMI Updates:

Resources

Virginia Worker’s Compensation Contact Information:

  • Email: questions@workcomp.virginia.gov

  • Phone: (877) 664-2566

  • Mailing Address: Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission
    333 East Franklin Street
    Richmond, VA 23219

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  • By ensuring your patients have all the necessary information and documentation, you can help facilitate their treatment and the worker’s compensation claim process efficiently.

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