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PDFWAC 296-23-145

Duplication of X-rays and extra views.

Every attempt should be made to minimize the number of X-rays taken for workers. The attending doctor or any other person or institution having possession of X-rays which pertain to the injury and are deemed to be needed for diagnostic or treatment purposes should make these X-rays available upon request.
The department or self-insurer will not authorize or pay for additional X-rays when recent X-rays are available except when presented with adequate information regarding the need to re-X-ray.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030 and 1993 c 159. WSR 93-16-072, ยง 296-23-145, filed 8/1/93, effective 9/1/93.]