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.

In order to do independent medical exams a provider must obtain a provider account number with L&I. This packet includes the application and agreement with instructions, IME Provider Exam sites form (F245-047-000) and Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification - Form W-9 (F248-036-000) (10 pages). If you have questions, please email balk235@lni.wa.gov or call 360-902-6815.

Pamphlet/booklet: Designed to help employers determine if their workers are employees or independents under Washington's workers' compensation, workplace safety, wage and hour and unemployment tax laws. Includes a short "test" and helpful references.

To update or correct the IME's contact, availability, qualificaitons and/or exam sites.

Used by the injured worker to provide comments to L&I about their recent medical exam by an IME.

Pamphlet/booklet: Designed to help employers determine if their workers are employees or independents under Washington's workers' compensation, workplace safety, wage and hour and unemployment tax laws. Includes a short "test" and helpful references.

Information card: Introduces the Office of the Ombudsman for Self-Insured Injured Workers. The ombudsman is appointed by the Governor to serve as an independent advocate for the rights of injured workers of self-insured employers.

Information card: Introduces the Office of the Ombudsman for Self-Insured Injured Workers. The ombudsman is appointed by the Governor to serve as an independent advocate for the rights of injured workers of self-insured employers.

Quick reference card: Provides information to help determine whether a "subcontractor" working for you meets the legal requirements to be an independent contractor, or whether he/she is actually a covered worker for workers' compensation (industrial insurance) purposes. This information is part of the publication, Workers’ Compensation Record Keeping and Report Guides.

Used by the injured worker to provide comments to L&I about their recent medical exam by an IME.

IME Doctor’s Estimate of Physical Capacities: For use by independent examiners when asked to estimate physical capacities as part of an IME requested by the department.

Template used by a doctor during an independent medical exam.

List the locations where the doctor does independent medical exams on a regular basis.

Independent Medical Examination Fax Cover Sheet

Notice of Independent Medical Exam No-Show or Late Cancellation

If you are considered a victim of crime, use this form to track your travel expenses for medical, retraining or vocational services or for an independent medical exam. You should have approval from your claim manager before you travel.

Pamphlet/booklet: Answers the most common questions about independent medical exams and when and why an injured worker may be required to receive one. Includes the "IME Travel & Wage Reimbursement Request" form.

Pamphlet/booklet: Answers the most common questions about independent medical exams and when and why an injured worker may be required to receive one. Includes the "IME Travel & Wage Reimbursement Request" form.

Fact Sheet: Provides answers to commonly asked questions about independent medical exams (IMEs) and contact information. Includes a form for requesting travel-related reimbursement for attending an IME.

Pamphlet: Answers the most common questions about when and why an injured worker may be required to attend an independent medical exam. Includes the "IME Travel & Wage Reimbursement Request" form. This publication is for use only by self-insured businesses and their workers.

Pamphlet: Answers the most common questions about when and why an injured worker may be required to attend an independent medical exam. Includes the "IME Travel & Wage Reimbursement Request" form. This publication is for use only by self-insured businesses and their workers.