DWC adopts designated doctor billing and reimbursement rule changes

Texas Department of Insurance sent this bulletin at 02/26/2024 01:00 PM CST

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DWC adopts designated doctor billing and reimbursement rule changes

DWC has adopted new and amended rules in 28 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 133, and Chapter 134 to improve billing and reimbursement for certain workers' compensation-specific services, including:

Designated doctor examinations.
Required medical examinations.
Work status reports.
Maximum medical improvement evaluations and impairment rating examinations by treating and referred doctors.

The rules will be effective on June 1, 2024.