IME (Independant medical examination) Services

Dr. Timothy Hain and Dr. Marcello Cherchi at Chicago Dizziness and Hearing clinic will provide IME's when time permits and expertise is present.

INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS include comprehensive, objective otoneurological evaluations to help define case issues and assist in conflict resolution regarding dizziness and hearing.

IMEs are billed at a rate of $880 and include a review of records provided at the time of the IME, clinical patient evaluation and a comprehensive report. Prepayment is required to schedule patients for IMEs. CDH does not accept or bill for health insurance for IMEs.

If indicated, basic audiological testing including audiogram, OAE and computerized moving platform posturography is included in this global charge.

The entity commissioning the IME may request or permit additional recommended diagnostic testing such as rotatory chair testing, ENG testing, ECOG testing, VEMP, and as well as other procedures useful in establishing a diagnosis. If accepted by the entity commissioning the IME or their representative such as an accompanying case manager, such work will be billed according to the tests performed. Fees for these add-on procedures are set at the current reimbursement levels provided by Illinois Blue Cross/Blue Shield (BCBS) for these procedures. If not covered by BCBS, fees will be the ordinary and customary for CDH.