Knee surgery
Authorization requirements
Is authorization required? |
How do I get pre-authorization? |
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Yes |
L&I (State fund): |
Self-insured: |
Related information on coverage and treatment
L&I has prepared coverage criteria for knee surgeries.
- Medical treatment guidelines:
Review criteria for knee surgery (Date Introduced: December 2003).
Billing and payment policies
Related rules
- Treatment requiring authorization. WAC 296-20-01002.
- Utilization review – Generally. WAC 284-43-410.
- Medical coverage decisions. WAC 296-20-02700-02850.
