Stephen J. Leibovic, MD v. San Juanito Melchor,etc

HUMPHREYS, Judge.

Dr. Stephen J. Leibovic appeals a decision of the Workers’ Compensation Commission, holding that he was not entitled to additional compensation for medical services provided pursuant to a contract between himself and First Health Group Corporation (“First Health”). Specifically, Dr. Leibovic argues that the commission erred in finding that Code § 65.2- 605 is not a “rule” or “guideline” for the payment of workers’ compensation healthcare services. 1

On August 6, 1996, San Juanito Melchor, an employee of Trussway, Ltd., severed his left index finger and thumb in an industrial…