Impairment Rating Review
Impairment Rating Review
Accurate. Reliable. Effective.
An Impairment Rating Review is a focused, evidence-based medical analysis designed to determine whether an assigned impairment rating is accurate, properly calculated, and compliant with the American Medical Association (AMA) Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment.
Because impairment ratings serve as the foundation for future indemnity benefits once an injured worker reaches Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI), accuracy and guideline compliance are critical. C3’s Impairment Rating Reviews provide the clarity and medical defensibility needed to support confident claim decisions.
What Is an Impairment Rating Review?
An Impairment Rating Review is an expert physician review of an assigned impairment rating to determine whether it:
- Is calculated correctly
- Follows the applicable edition of the AMA Guides/
- Complies with jurisdiction-specific rules, statutes, appeals, and panel decisions
- Is supported by objective medical findings and documentation
C3’s licensed and board-certified physicians apply evidence-based medical standards to ensure the rating is both medically sound and legally defensible.
Why Impairment Rating Reviews Matter
Impairment ratings directly impact:
- The value of indemnity benefits
- Claim reserves and settlement strategy
- Dispute potential and litigation exposure
- Long-term claim costs
An incorrect or non-compliant impairment rating can lead to overpayment, underpayment, disputes, or appeals. An Impairment Rating Review helps ensure the rating you’re relying on is accurate, defensible, and aligned with governing standards.
How the Review Works
During an Impairment Rating Review, C3’s physician reviewers:
- Analyze the assigned impairment rating
- Review the medical records and supporting documentation
- Apply the appropriate AMA Guides criteria
- Evaluate compliance with jurisdiction-specific rules and statutes and relevant appeals and panel decisions
- Verify calculations and methodology
- Assess whether the rating is supported by the clinical findings
The result is a clear, objective opinion on whether the impairment rating is correct, compliant, and defensible.
Built for Evidence-Based Decisions
Every Impairment Rating Review is completed to an evidence-based medical standard, helping adjusters and insurers:
- Decide whether to accept or contest an impairment rating
- Identify calculation errors or methodological flaws
- Detect guideline misapplication or unsupported findings
- Strengthen their position in negotiations, disputes, or litigation
This ensures your claim decisions are based on medical accuracy, not assumptions.
Accurate. Reliable. Well-Documented.
C3’s Impairment Rating Reviews provide:
Accurate
Accurate calculations based on the appropriate AMA Guides
Reliable
Source citations to the relevant guidelines and standards
Well-documented
Clear documentation supporting the conclusions. Actionable findings that can be used in claim handling, negotiations, or legal proceedings
- You get a review that is not only correct—but also usable and defensible.
Why Clinical Compensation Consultants?
C3’s team of licensed and board-certified physicians brings deep experience in:
- Impairment rating methodology
- AMA Guides interpretation and application
- Evidence-based medical review
- Workers’ compensation medical-legal standards
Every review is performed with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and real-world claim impact.
Request an Impairment Rating Review
If you need to verify, validate, or challenge an impairment rating, C3’s Impairment Rating Review service provides the clarity and confidence you need.
Contact Clinical Compensation Consultants today to learn how an Impairment Rating Review can support your claims strategy.