Note: The October 2012 update edition contains limited new information, including a summary of recent workers' compensation reforms. The inside pages remain the same as the 03-2005 edition. This handbook contains useful information to help providers who treat patients in the workers' compensation system. Physicians can obtain 3 hours of CE credit by completing an online self-assessment based on this handbook. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

Book: A publication for independent medical examiners, attending doctors and consultants, this document contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting impairment ratings and independent medical exams in Washington's workers' compensation system. Beginning July 1, 2012, free Category I CME credits are available for completing the self-assessment associated with this handbook. Go to www.Imes.Lni.wa.gov and click on Medical Examiners Handbook for information on the exam. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

When prescribing opioids for chronic, noncancer pain; the attending physician must submit this form, or an equivalent form at least every 60 days. Providers are encouraged to submit after each visit.

This form is used by self-insured injured workers who want to transfer their medical care.  Self-insured workers should complete the form and send it to their employer or their Third Party Representative

Este formulario es utilizado por los trabajadores autoasegurados que desean transferir su cuidado mdico. Los trabajadores autoasegurados deben completar este formulario y enviarlo a su empleador o a su Representante de Terceros.

This form is used by self-insured injured workers who want to transfer their medical care.  Self-insured workers should complete the form and send it to their employer or their Third Party Representative.

Book: Discusses best practices in occupational medicine that help return an injured worker to his/her job as soon as medically possible. Identifies resources available from L&I and explains how to bill for return-to-work services. Three hours of Category 1 CME credit are offered for completing an online self-assessment. Go to www.CMECredits.Lni.wa.gov.

The attending doctor refers an injured worker for consultation for clinical issues, 120 day consultation and/or closing, etc.

Used by the attending doctor to determine hearing loss.

Fact sheet: Provides tips to help medical service providers quickly obtain answers to claims and billing questions. Introduces L&I's Provider Hotline, Interactive Voice Response Message System and online Claim & Account Center.

This form is so L&I's Office of the Medical Director can evaluate medical device(s) that the attending physican wants to use to treat an injured worker.

Used to order L&I medical forms.