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Workers Comp Code 9015 Building Or Property
Management - All Other Employees
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NCCI's #1 most reclassified code of 2017
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On NCCI list of most confusing Class codes every year
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#8 Most Reclassified Workers Comp Code in 2020 (below)
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#5 Most Reclassified Workers Comp Code in 2021 (below)
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#6 Most Reclassified Workers Comp Code in 2022 (below)
Workers comp code 9015 Building Or Property Management - All Other Employees is an NCCI code that should be reviewed if it is on your work comp policy.
Work Comp Code 9015 could represent a significant cost-saving opportunity for you.
Some of the NCCI workers compensation class codes that are frequently misclassified should be in higher rated (more expensive) workers comp class codes. In other words employers are coming out ahead and saving money.
But, not class code 9015. It is frequently misclassified in the other direction; employers are overcharged.
9015 Class Code most commonly misapplied in place of lower rated (less expensive) work comp class codes.
According to the NCCI description of workers comp code 9015, it applies to the care, custody, and maintenance of premises or facilities. Numerous activities and circumstances can influence the application of class code 9015. For example:
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Does the owner or lessee of a building occupy the entire or principal portion of the premises for manufacturing or mercantile purposes?
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Is there maintenance or repair work at any location where the owner or lessee does not also perform janitorial services?
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Do the property management employees work for a business whose governing class code is a Standard Exception Classification such as Workers Comp Code 8810; Clerical Office Empolyees?
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Is the ordinary maintenance and repair of a building performed by regular employees of the business?
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Does the business employ painters, plumbers, electricians, carpenters, doormen, security desk personnel, elevator operators, gatekeepers, or concierges?
The 9015 Workers Comp Code Rate Is Significantly More Expensive
NCCI tells us that workers comp code 9015 is one of the most reclassified NCCI codes in their Scopes Manual. AND, when your work comp audit applies it incorrectly it most is most commonly misapplied in place of classification code 9012.
Missouri publishes annually a list of the average rate* for every wc class code. The difference between 9015 and 9012 is substantial. In 2021 the average rate for workers comp code 9015 was $4.03 while the rate for classification code 9012 was $1.05; a difference of $2.98. So, for every $100,000 in payroll misclassified as 9015 rather than 9012, employers are overcharged $2,980; 3% additional premium!
NCCI workers comp code 9015 is on the list of most misclassified wc class codes every year. As such, it is a top reclassified workers comp class code every year. As stated above, it was the most reclassified code in 2017. While it fell to the 8th most misclassified code between 2017 and 2020, it jumped again last year to #5 in 2021 and #6 in 2022; the 6th most misclassified work comp class code.
Clearly, there is confusion over properly classifying builiding or property management firms. And how to properly classify these business operations is not being communicated to auditors.
To compound these problems remember; where an NCCI classification code error code exists an NCCI Experience Modification Rate error exists as well. If you have the wrong workers compensation classification codes on a policy, they transfer over to your Experience Modification Rating.
Class Code 9015 confusion can exist between it and other class codes
And, there's confusion in combination with multiple classifications. Here are a few which are frequently considered alongside class code 9015:
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Class Code 9012 – Building or Property Management
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Class Code 9060 – Club—Country, Golf, Fishing or Yacht
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Class Code 8855 – Banks and Trust Companies
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Class Code 8723 – Insurance Companies
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Class Code 9052 – Hotel
Workers comp code 9015, on the other hand, should be similarly applied from one state to another. This helps. NCCI's Scopes Manual (the dictionary for workers comp codes) has just one "Phraseology" for all states other than California. So, no state exceptions for workers comp code 9015 which is great if you're a multi-state organization. This wc class code should be applied uniformly across all your operations. In other industries utilizing other codes state exceptions create much workers comp code confusion.
The rationale for the application of class code 9015 should be spelled out in Description Of Operations in your Auditor's Worksheets. Any reclassification that occurs should similarly be explained in this document (as I stated on our 8810 class code web page).
Even if you have no dispute, it's a good idea to request and review these after your annual audit to examine all auditor notes about class code 9015. And, FYI, your broker will not do this for you. Even if a broker is a qualified payroll auditor (none are), your insurance company will not send your broker Auditor's Worksheets. They will only send them to you due to the confidential nature of the payroll information contained. You may then forward on to anyone whose consultation you engage, of course.
Even if you had a phone workers comp audit or completely performed using software, the auditor will (should) input class code 9015 explanations. You may find those in the miscellaneous notes section.
If you suspect your employees are misclassified or that your insurance carrier reclassified employees in error (be it class code 9015 or another), please consider allowing us to perform a work comp audit of premiums you are currently and have previously paid to determine whether or not to initiate an audit dispute.
Please call or email us to discuss your unique circumstances and potentially help your company, even for issues as old as 4 three years ago!. These issues will continue to impact your work comp program and cost unnecessarily high premiums indefinitely. So, let us know if you feel there are any issues related to class code 9015, your workers comp program, or your workers comp audit in particular that need an expert review. We WILL help you!
Stuart Cytron • stuart@cytrongroup.com • LinkedIn • (314) 757-8079 t