Toxicologist

Dane Street; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane Street is expanding its expert panel for Texas Contra-Affidavit and expert-witness requests. The role involves reviewing medical records, assessing clinical questions, medical necessity, and CPT coding accuracy within Texas practice.

The contract-based work offers flexible scheduling and per-case compensation, with potential deposition and trial testimony requirements. As a Reviewer/Advisor, you will support the Counter-Affidavit process, provide concise reports, and collaborate with a

Qualifications

• Expert review of medical records for legal cases and CPT coding accuracy.
• Clinical background and Texas license as required for analysis.
• Ability to support depositions and trial testimony with records review.

Responsibilities

• Review medical records and assess clinical questions and charges.
• Analyze medical necessity and CPT coding in relation to Texas practice.
• Prepare counter-affidavits and provide deposition-ready reports.
• Respond to client questions and meet report deadlines.

Skills

CPT coding analysis

Medical-legal review

Deposition readiness

Education

Texas medical license / clinical credential

Tools

Medical records review software

CPT code databases

Job description

Dane Street is expanding our expert panel! Dane Street is a national Independent Review Organization and we have a very robust legal clientele. As our business has expanded, we have need to add experts to support Texas Contra-Affidavit and expert witness requests. This is an excellent opportunity for supplemental income providing a caseload customized to your schedule. Our panel is comprised of independent contract reviewers (1099) compensated on a per-case basis.

JOB SUMMARY

As a Reviewer/Advisor supporting Dane Street Legal Services IMEs, the expert may address clinical questions, medical necessity of treatment, and usual and customary charges for services. The expert will support the Counter-Affidavit process and be available for deposition and trial expert. Counter affidavit/testimony/deposition work experience preferred. Experience and expertise in analyzing the application of CPT codes in combination with usual and customary rates and state fee schedules in addition to clinical expertise is essential.

• On a contract basis as individual schedule permits, accepts cases, reviews all medical records, and completes the counter-affidavit process addressing each question and all clinical concerns as well as any charges/fee concerns based upon the expertise as a clinician and standards and norms in terms of fees/charges in Texas practice.
• Provides copies of any criteria utilized in a review with the report in a timely manner
• Returns cases on or before the due date and time specified
• Performs other duties as assigned, including addressing any necessary clarification, providing addenda as required (with additional compensation), and identifying and responding to client questions as necessary

• Robust opportunity for supplemental income
• Schedule flexibility and predictable work hours
• Fully prepped cases, streamlined case flow, transcription services at no cost, and a user-friendly work portal
• Dane Street supports all referral processes, scheduling, preps cases extensively, prepares all medical records, provides transcription services as applicable, facilitates all client communications, and ensures the quality and timeliness of all reports and report delivery.