053-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-15 - Independent Medical Evaluation

The Division may require an injured worker to submit to an Independent Medical Evaluation by a non-treating health care provider for the purpose of obtaining a second opinion regarding the diagnosis, prognosis or treatment of an injured worker's injury complaints, or to obtain a permanent partial impairment rating of the residual effects attributed to a compensable injury per WS27-14-401(f) The evaluation may include: review of medical records, diagnostic studies, or other relevant materials; examination of the injured worker; consultations with other health care providers or Division representatives; and, any technical preparation by office staff.

(a) The Division may request a non-treating health care provider to conduct a paper review of an injured worker's medical records for the purpose of obtaining a second opinion regarding the diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment of an injured worker's injury complaints. When conducting a paper review, the health care provider conducting the review will be paid at the same rate as a physician who performed an Independent Medical Evaluation for the Division.

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053-10 Wyo. Code R. §§ 10-15

Amended, Eff. 8/24/2017. Amended, Eff. 6/7/2019. Amended, Eff. 4/16/2020. Amended, Eff. 10/26/2020. Amended, Eff. 2/7/2023. Amended, Eff. 7/5/2023. Amended, Eff. 7/22/2024. Amended, Eff. 1/18/2025.