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Deposition-ready documentation
Complete chart notes, timeline summaries, and specialist reports formatted for legal review — not billing audit. Delivered on counsel’s timeline, not medical records’.
For Attorneys
Chicago's orthopedic network, built for law firms.
ION exists because Chicago's workers' comp and personal injury bar needed a medical network that actually works the way law firms work — with deposition-ready records, same-week scheduling, and case managers who pick up the phone.
Why firms refer to ION
Six reasons, measured — not marketed.
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AMA Guides impairment ratings
Permanency ratings completed by board-certified physicians using AMA Guides standards accepted at the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
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IME & expert availability
ION physicians available for Independent Medical Examinations and as treating-physician experts at deposition and trial — with rates and scheduling coordinated through a single point of contact.
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Treatment liens accepted
PI treatment liens accepted on qualifying cases. Lien terms and billing coordination handled upfront — no balance-billing surprises mid-case.
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Multi-specialty coordination
One case file. One case manager. Orthopedics, spine, neurology, pain management, imaging, rehab — all inside the network. No dropped handoffs, no missing records.
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Return-to-work determinations
Clear, timely work-status reports that actually land in the carrier’s inbox when they are supposed to — supporting TTD and PPD analysis without gaps.
Out-of-State Firms
Not licensed in Illinois? Your client is still covered.
ION works with out-of-state law firms every week. Your client is in Chicago for business, school, or a weekend — and now they need orthopedic care they can document from a thousand miles away. That's what we're built for.
- Your client gets treated within days of referral — at the closest ION location to their Chicago address.
- You get milestone updates on every treatment phase, without chasing records.
- Full HIPAA-compliant records delivered to your case management system on request.
- Direct line to a named case manager for any question about any client.
- Coordination with local Illinois counsel or admitted attorney as needed — ION does not replace local counsel, we complement it.
Specialties Covered
Every injury, one network.
- Orthopedic Surgery — Spine, Hand, Shoulder, Knee, Hip, Foot & Ankle
- Pain Management — Interventional & non-operative
- Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
- Diagnostic Imaging — MRI, CT, X-ray, ultrasound
- Quick Care (urgent orthopedic)
- Medical Case Management
- Neurology (referral)
- Chiropractic Care
Insurance, Liens & Billing
No billing surprises. Ever.
All Major WC Carriers
Authorized care with every major Illinois WC carrier. ION intake confirms authorization before first visit — not after.
PI Treatment Liens
Liens accepted on qualifying PI cases. Terms negotiated upfront, billing held pending resolution, no balance billing to clients.
Commercial & Self-Pay
In-network with major commercial insurers. Transparent self-pay pricing available for uncovered services.
How to Refer
Three steps. One afternoon.
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Send the Referral
Call, email, or complete the intake form below. Include client name, injury type, insurance/lien, and preferred contact method.
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We Schedule
Intake team confirms coverage, identifies the right specialist and location, and books the appointment — typically within 48 hours.
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You Get Updates
Milestone updates and deposition-ready records delivered to counsel on the schedule the case demands.
Attorney Intake
Refer a client in under two minutes.
Submissions go directly to ION's attorney coordinator, who will confirm receipt and schedule the client within one business day.
Prefer Phone
312-951-8200
Prefer Email
info@ionorthopedics.com