Independent Medical Exams

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Independent Medical Exams

Independent Medical Exams (IME) are evaluations that document a worker's condition. They allow L&I to give appropriate assistance to workers and make fair decisions on their claims. A wide variety of doctors are approved to perform IMEs. IMEs may also include impairment ratings.

What's New for Independent Medical Examiners
New information for independent medical examiners.

Becoming an IME Provider
Instructions and forms to apply as an independent medical examiner.

About Independent Medical Exams
Explains what IMEs are, who can order them and who can perform them.

Find a Medical Examiner
Use this online interactive list to search for an approved medical examiner.

Medical Examiners Handbook
Contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting IMEs and impairment ratings in Washington's workers' compensation system.

Claim Medical File
Instructions on how to access claim medical files and send IME reports to L&I.

Codes and Fees
Find the current code and fee information.