§ 416.919i. Other sources for consultative examinations.
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/us/cfr/t20/s§ 416.919i·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
We will use a different medical source than your medical source for a purchased examination or test in situations including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)Your medical source prefers not to perform such an examination or does not have the equipment to provide the specific data needed;
(b)There are conflicts or inconsistencies in your file that cannot be resolved by going back to your medical source;
(c)You prefer a source other than your medical source and have a good reason for your preference;
(d)We know from prior experience that your medical source may not be a productive source, such as when he or she has consistently failed to provide complete or timely reports; or
(e)Your medical source is not a qualified medical source as defined in § 416.919g. [82 FR 5877, Jan, 18, 2017]