§ 416.919i - Other sources for consultative examinations.

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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:

Your medical source prefers not to perform such an examination or does not have the equipment to provide the specific data needed;

There are conflicts or inconsistencies in your file that cannot be resolved by going back to your medical source;

You prefer a source other than your medical source and have a good reason for your preference;

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

Your medical source is not a qualified medical source as defined in § 416.919g.