Standard of Care Reviews Cost

Typical range

Standard of care reviews are scoped to the clinical questions and the volume of records involved. KWVRS provides a written fee schedule and a cost estimate before work begins.

What drives cost

• Volume and complexity of the medical record
• Number of clinical questions and providers under review
• Whether the assignment includes causation in addition to standard of care
• Need for literature review to document accepted clinical standards
• Number of report revisions and rebuttal opinions requested
• Deposition and trial testimony, including preparation and travel time

Billing structure

Standard of care reviews are conducted by a board-certified physician and billed at an hourly rate for record review, analysis, report preparation, and testimony. A retainer is established at the outset and applied against time incurred. The current rate schedule and retainer terms are provided on request and confirmed in a written engagement agreement.