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Fee schedule
L&I's chiropractic fee schedule can be found within the Medical Aid Rules and Fee Schedules under Professional services fee schedules, Local codes (2050A, 2051A and 2052A).
Chiropractic Consultation Program
This is a second opinion program in Washington state. Doctors can ask for assistance with diagnosis or treatment planning. Read more about the Chiropractic Consultation Program.
Partnership with the Washington State Chiropractic Association
A group of chiropractic physicians work closely with L&I on all issues related to chiropractic. WAC 296-20-0100 established an advisory committee to assist L&I in review of policies related to chiropractic and quality of care issues. The committee is composed of 9 members nominated by the Washington State Chiropractic Association, and appointed by the Director of L&I. The committee includes subcommittees on provider education, government relations and practice guidelines.
| WA State Chiropractic Association Members | |
| Robert Baker, D C | Bellingham |
| Clay Bartness, D C | Longview |
| Roger Coleman, DC | Othello |
| Linda DeGroot, DC | Renton |
| Michael Dowling, D C | Kirkland |
| Lissa Grannis, D C | Tacoma |
| Jay Lawhead, D C | Spokane |
| William Pratt, D C, Chair | Cashmere |
| Ron Wilcox, DC | Olympia |
Scope of Practice Change
How HB 2501 Chiropractic Practice Act changes may impact L&I claims from chiropractors.
Scope of Practice Changes Q&As
Questions and answers about the impacts of HB 2501 on L&I practices.
Dr. Bob Mootz
(phis235@LNI.wa.gov),
Associate Medical Director for Chiropractic, manages all health care issues relevant to the chiropractic community at approximately
$16 million/year. This sector manages about 1/3 of all spinal injuries (Information about chiropractic research conducted by Dr. Mootz).
