Medical Examiners Handbook

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Medical Examiners Handbook

This publication contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting impairment ratings and independent medical exams (IME) in Washington's Workers' Compensation system.

Download or request a copy of the Medical Examiners' Handbook (F252‑001‑000).

IME report template

Complete your IME reports using the Independent Medical Exam Template (F245‑058‑000).

General information for approved examiners

Approved Examiner Information.

Chiropractic Consultants updated requirements

During the 2005 re-write of the Medical Examiners' Handbook (MEH) and the drafting of WAC 296‑23‑317 a small inconsistency with the use of the words "and/or" was overlooked.

During the 24 months prior to applying to become an IME examiner, a Chiropractic Consultants must complete either the:

Chiropractic Consultant Seminar.
OR
IME Examiners' Seminar.

This error will be corrected in the next version of the MEH and addressed when the WAC is revised. The new IME Provider Account Application packet (F245‑046‑000) is correct.