Section 20-2-V - INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (IME)A. An independent medical examination (IME) may be ordered by the MWCC or its Administrative Judges. A practitioner other than the treating practitioner must do the medical examination, and the MWCC or Judge shall designate the examiner. B. An independent medical examination (IME) shall include a study of previous history and medical care information, diagnostic studies, diagnostic x-rays, and laboratory studies, as well as an examination and evaluation. An IME can only be ordered by the MWCC or one of its Administrative Judges. A copy of the report must be sent to the patient, or his attorney if represented, the payer, and the MWCC.C. The fee for the IME may be set by the MWCC or Judge, or negotiated by the payer and provider prior to setting the appointment, and in such cases, reimbursement shall be made according to the order of the MWCC or Judge, or according to the mutual agreement of the parties. In the absence of an agreement or order regarding reimbursement for an IME, the provider shall bill for the IME using the appropriate level and site-specific consultation code appended with modifier 32 to indicate a mandated service, and shall be reimbursed according to the Fee Schedule.