A three-part lien trial presented significant challenges involving a Chiropractic Corporation and related interpreter services. Argus West identified that, although the chiropractor was individually licensed, his corporation had not been properly registered with the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners as required under CCR § 367.5. …

A pharmacy provider sought $10,874.45 for pharmaceutical services, but the matter resulted in a total withdrawal.   Upon initiating lien handling services, the Argus West’s SIU SPEAR Program Lien Unit immediately asserted control over the claim. The team identified several missing foundational documents, and began …

A lien filed by a Chiropractic Provider for $6,447.00 was withdrawn in its entirety after Argus West’s SPEAR Program Lien Unit uncovered an extensive list of billing violations and regulatory failures that rendered the claim indefensible.   During a deep-dive of the billing data, the …

An imaging diagnostics provider sought $8,766.44 for MRI services, but the Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit identified multiple issues requiring judicial review. At trial, the WCJ issued a Notice of Intent and continued the matter to 11/04/25 for an interim hearing, requesting an exceptionally …

Pharmacy Lien Claimant billed $3,314.40 in prescription charges, but a detailed Argus West SIU SPEAR Lien Unit review uncovered two critical issues: the provider lacked a valid FBN for all dates of service and billed in excess of the Pharmacy Fee Schedule. Despite multiple attempts …