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Chapter 296-23 WAC

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RADIOLOGY, RADIATION THERAPY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PATHOLOGY, HOSPITAL, CHIROPRACTIC, PHYSICAL THERAPY, DRUGLESS THERAPEUTICS AND NURSING—DRUGLESS THERAPEUTICS, ETC.

WAC Sections

RADIOLOGY
HTMLPDF296-23-135General information—Radiology.
HTMLPDF296-23-140Custody of X-rays.
HTMLPDF296-23-145Duplication of X-rays and extra views.
PATHOLOGY
HTMLPDF296-23-155Pathology general information and instructions.
DENTAL
HTMLPDF296-23-160General information and instructions.
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES AND APPLIANCES
HTMLPDF296-23-165Miscellaneous services and appliances.
HTMLPDF296-23-180Vehicle and home modification.
CHIROPRACTIC
HTMLPDF296-23-195Chiropractic consultations.
NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS
HTMLPDF296-23-205General instructions—Naturopathic physicians.
PHYSICAL THERAPY
HTMLPDF296-23-220Physical therapy rules.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
HTMLPDF296-23-230Occupational therapy rules.
HTMLPDF296-23-235Work hardening.
ACUPUNCTURE
HTMLPDF296-23-238Acupuncture rules.
NURSING
HTMLPDF296-23-240Licensed nursing rules.
HTMLPDF296-23-241Advanced registered nurse practitioners.
HTMLPDF296-23-245Licensed nursing billing instructions.
ATTENDANT SERVICES
HTMLPDF296-23-246Attendant services.
HTMLPDF296-23-250Massage therapy rules.
INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION
HTMLPDF296-23-302Definitions.
HTMLPDF296-23-308Scheduling case progress examinations.
HTMLPDF296-23-309How many examinations may be requested?
HTMLPDF296-23-312Can a provider conduct independent medical examinations (IMEs) for the department or self-insurer without an active IME provider number from the department?
HTMLPDF296-23-317What qualifications must a provider meet to become an approved independent medical examination (IME) provider and be assigned an IME provider number?
HTMLPDF296-23-322What boards are recognized by the department for independent medical examination (IME) provider approval?
HTMLPDF296-23-327What other factors may the department's medical director consider in approving or disapproving an application for an independent medical examination (IME) provider number?
HTMLPDF296-23-332What are the requirements for notifying the department or self-insurer if an independent medical examination (IME) provider has a change in status?
HTMLPDF296-23-337For what reasons shall the department's medical director or designee suspend or terminate approval of an independent medical examination (IME) examiner or firm?
HTMLPDF296-23-342Are providers entitled to referrals from the department or self-insurer?
HTMLPDF296-23-347What are the independent medical examination (IME) provider's responsibilities in an examination?
HTMLPDF296-23-352Must the independent medical examination (IME) provider address job analyses (JAs) at the request of the department or self-insurer?
HTMLPDF296-23-357May an independent medical examination (IME) provider offer to provide ongoing treatment to the worker?
HTMLPDF296-23-358What happens when there is no approved independent medical exam (IME) provider in the specialty needed available in a reasonably convenient location for the worker?
HTMLPDF296-23-359When is telemedicine appropriate for an independent medical exam (IME)?
HTMLPDF296-23-362Independent medical examination (IME)—Accompanying person.
HTMLPDF296-23-364Definition of notification process required for workers to record independent medical examinations (IME).
HTMLPDF296-23-366Independent medical examination (IME)—Recording notification time frame.
HTMLPDF296-23-372Can a worker file a complaint about a provider's conduct during an independent medical examination?
HTMLPDF296-23-377If an independent medical examination (IME) provider is asked to do an impairment rating examination only, what information must be included in the report?
HTMLPDF296-23-381What rating systems are used for determining an impairment rating conducted by an independent medical examination (IME) provider?
HTMLPDF296-23-382What information must be included in an independent medical examination (IME) report?
HTMLPDF296-23-387What are the responsibilities of an independent medical examination (IME) provider regarding testimony?
HTMLPDF296-23-392Is there a fee schedule for independent medical examinations?
HTMLPDF296-23-401Can the department schedule an examination or order a self-insured employer to schedule an examination after receipt of an appeal to the board of industrial insurance appeals (BIIA)?
HTMLPDF296-23-403Independent medical examinations—Department data reporting.