OF Division of Workers’ Compensation 7 1101-3 Rule 11 Division Independent Medical Examination These rules apply to parties and physicians participating in the workers’ compensation IME program pursuant to the authority of the Workers’ Compensation Act. 11-1 Qualifications A physician who seeks appointment to the Division’s medical review panel for the purpose of performing IME’s under the authority of the Workers’ Compensation Act, Title 8, Articles 40 through 47 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, shall make application and meet the following qualifications: (A) Be licensed by the Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Colorado Podiatry Board, the Board of Medical Examiners and board certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association or another organization acceptable to the Division; (B) For determination of maximum medical improvement (MMI), have attained at Level I accreditation and have 384 hours per year of direct patient care (excluding medical/legal evaluation); and (C) For purposes of determining permanent impairment have attained II accreditation and either have 384 hours per year of direct patient care (excluding medical/legal evaluation) or demonstrated additional competency in the field of disability evaluation through certification by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners or the American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians. (D) Shall have a license which is current, active and unrestricted. (E) A physician who has agreed to perform an IME as a result of negotiation and agreement by the parties, and who has not applied for appointment to the Division’s IME panel, is not required to complete the application for appointment to the IME panel as set forth in section 11-2. However, such physician shall comply with all other qualifications and procedures governing the conduct of IME proceedings as established by this rule. 11-2 Appointment Procedures The physician shall complete the Division application form, certify to and, upon approval of the application, comply with the following: (A) Unless otherwise approved by both parties, or the Division, the physician shall conduct an IME no earlier than 35 calendar days, nor later than 50 calendar days from the telephone call requesting an appointment; (B) Within 20 calendar days of the examination submit the original report with all attachments to the Division and a copy to all parties;
Division of Workers’ Compensation 7 1101-3 Rule 11 Division Independent Medical Examination These rules apply to parties and physicians participating in the workers’ compensation IME program pursuant to the authority of the Workers’ Compensation Act. 11-1 Qualifications A physician who seeks appointment to the Division’s medical review panel for the purpose of performing IME’s under the authority of the Workers’ Compensation Act, Title 8, Articles 40 through 47 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, shall make application and meet the following qualifications: (A) Be licensed by the Board of Dental Examiners, the Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Colorado Podiatry Board, the Board of Medical Examiners and board certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association or another organization acceptable to the Division; (B) For determination of maximum medical improvement (MMI), have attained at Level I accreditation and have 384 hours per year of direct patient care (excluding medical/legal evaluation); and (C) For purposes of determining permanent impairment have attained II accreditation and either have 384 hours per year of direct patient care (excluding medical/legal evaluation) or demonstrated additional competency in the field of disability evaluation through certification by the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners or the American Academy of Disability Evaluation Physicians. (D) Shall have a license which is current, active and unrestricted. (E) A physician who has agreed to perform an IME as a result of negotiation and agreement by the parties, and who has not applied for appointment to the Division’s IME panel, is not required to complete the application for appointment to the IME panel as set forth in section 11-2. However, such physician shall comply with all other qualifications and procedures governing the conduct of IME proceedings as established by this rule. 11-2 Appointment Procedures The physician shall complete the Division application form, certify to and, upon approval of the application, comply with the following: (A) Unless otherwise approved by both parties, or the Division, the physician shall conduct an IME no earlier than 35 calendar days, nor later than 50 calendar days from the telephone call requesting an appointment; (B) Within 20 calendar days of the examination submit the original report with all attachments to the Division and a copy to all parties; OF