The special fund, by its duly designated representative under section 25-a of the Workers' Compensation Law, when objecting to a bill rendered by a physician, hospital, podiatrist, chiropractor, psychologist, or self-employed occupational or physical therapist, shall comply with all of the applicable provisions of sections 13-g, 13-k, 13-l and 13-m of the Workers' Compensation Law and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.