Avenue Surgical Suites v. Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center

PATRICIA RIVET MURRAY, Judge.

Lin this workers’ compensation case, the parties dispute an alleged underpayment of medical expenses by the employer, Jo Ellen Smith Convalescent Center (“Jo Ellen Smith”), to the treating health care provider, Avenue Surgical Suites. Jo Ellen Smith admits that it authorized the treatment, but it disputes the amount that it was billed for the treatment. Jo Ellen Smith contends that the reduced amount it tendered to Avenue Surgical Suites was equal to the usual and customary charge for the services provided and thus satisfied its obligation under the Workers’…