CONSULTING OPPORTUNITY – EXAMS IN YOUR OFFICE

The Disability Determination Bureau (DDB) is looking for licensed psychologists and physicians in all specialties to perform consultative exams.

DDB determines eligibility for child and adult disability benefits under the Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicaid (T19) programs.

DDB provides exam outlines for each specialty. Narratives are similar to new patient exams or second opinion consultations. DDB provides complete instructions and samples of narratives so consultants understand what information we need in consultative exam reports.

The consultant does not determine eligibility for benefits or provide treatment recommendations. There is no follow up with the disability applicant. 

The decision of eligibility is made at DDB, based on all the evidence in the case file, using Social Security Administration medical criteria. DDB decisions are subject to SSA quality review, and the Social Security Administration releases the final notice of decision.

Arrangements

Examinations are arranged on a mutually agreeable schedule within the following parameters:

Appointments are scheduled within 10-20 days from the time of our call to your office.

• You determine the volume of referrals you accept from DDB.
• You conduct exams in your office for clients within a reasonable traveling distance.
• Your building and office must be handicap accessible.
• You submit a narrative report within 14 days of the examination.
• You have access to our free dictation service for consultative reports.
• DDB’s fee schedule is competitive.
• You receive payment within 30-45 days after submitting a bill to DDB.

This is an important service needed in all communities and we welcome your participation.  If you would like additional information on the Consultative Exam Process, please watch the following Social Security Administration video on The Consultative Exam (Windows Media, 52 MB).

If you would like additional information about the disability program and the consultative examination process please consult the following  Social Security Administration websites: 

Health and School Professionals

Medical/Professional Relations

If you are interested in joining the DDB consulting panel, please complete the Wisconsin Consultant Examination form (PDF, 34 KB) and submit electronically to our Medical Relations department.  (Adobe Reader is required to view the information.) 

We will contact you, address any questions, and begin the process of adding you to our statewide consulting panel.

Last Revised: November 17, 2009