Use these codes and policies to bill L&I

9988M Group interpretation
Includes service time between more than 1 client and provider; filling out forms and wait time. The time is divided between all clients participating in the group.
1 Unit =	Fee per unit	Limits	Prior approval?
1 minute	Effective July 1, 2012 = $0.81 Effective July 1, 2010 = $0.79	480 minutes/day (8 hours)	No
Example: If 3 people are receiving a 60 minute group physical therapy session and the interpreter is assisting the physical therapist with all 3 people, the interpreter would bill 20 minutes per person.

9989M - Individual interpretation
Includes service time between client and provider; filling out forms and wait time.
1 Unit =	Fee per unit	Limits	Prior approval?
1 minute	Effective July 1, 2012 = $0.81 Effective July 1, 2010 = $0.79	480 minutes/day (8 hours)	No

9986M - Mileage
If services are to more than 1 client, the mileage must be divided between all clients served.
1 Unit =	Fee per unit	Limits	Prior approval?
1 mile	State Rate. See Office of Financial Management for private vehicle mileage rates (10.90.10.b)	Mileage billed over 200 miles per claim, per day, will be reviewed.	No

9996M - Interpreter "IME no show"
Wait time when injured worker does not attend the Independent Medical Exam (IME).
1 Unit =	Fee per unit	Limits	Prior approval?
Injured worker "no show" at IME	Effective July 1, 2012 = Flat fee $53.59 Effective July 1, 2008 - Flat fee $52.74 (Mileage to and from appointment is also paid.)	After "no show" occurs, call Scheduling Unit at 206-515-2799. Only 1 "no show" per worker, per day.	Yes, IME must be requested by L&I or the self-insurer.

9997M - Document Translation
Can only be reimbursed if L&I or the self-insurer requests the translation.
1 Unit =	Fee per unit	Limits	Prior approval?
1 page	By report	Amount billed over $500 per claim will be reviewed.	Yes, must be requested by L&I or the self-insurer.

To help you understand the billing requirements, you can review some sample billing scenarios here.

The following services are not covered and may not be billed for reimbursement.

Services provided on a claim that has been closed or denied, except for:
- When it's their first doctor visit or
- Has a doctor's visit to reopen a claim.
A missed appointment for any service. (Only missed IME appointments which are requested by L&I or self-insurer are paid.)
Personal assistance on behalf of injured worker or crime victim such as:
- Scheduling appointments,
- Translating correspondence,
- Making phone calls, etc.
Translating documents requested by the client or anyone else other than L&I or self-insurer.
Interpreting anything for the healthcare or vocational provider that does not relate to what L&I or the self-insured may need.
Travel time and travel related expenses, such as:
- Meals,
- Parking,
- Lodging, etc.
Overhead costs, such as:
- Phone calls,
- Photocopying,
- Preparation of bills, etc.

If you have questions, please contact Cecilia Maskell, mili235@lni.wa.gov, or call 360-902-5161.