Board Rule 61(b)(13). Form WC-20(a). Medical Report
This report and/or the HCFA 1500, HCFA 1450, and/or UB92 shall be completed and filed as follows:
(A) The attending physician or other practitioner makes the report and forwards it along with office notes and other narratives to the employer/insurer as follows:
(i) Within seven days of initial treatment;
(ii) Upon the employee's discharge by the attending physician;
(iii) At least every three months until the employee is discharged;
(iv) Upon the employee's release to return to work;
(v) When a permanent partial disability rating is determined.
(vi) Pursuant to Rule 203(b).
(B) The employer/insurer shall file the report including office notes and narratives with the Board within 10 days after receipt as follows:
(i) When the report contains a permanent partial disability rating;
(ii) Upon request of the Board; and,
(iii) To comply with other rules and regulations of the Board.
(C) The employer/insurer shall maintain copies of all medical reports and attachments in their files and shall not file medical reports except in compliance with this rule and Rule 200(c).
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