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Workers' Compensation Rules of Procedure

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Current Rules of Procedure

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Rule NumberRule Title and PDFEffective Date
Cost ContainmentPremium Cost Containment Rules of Procedureunlisted
Self InsuranceSelf-Insurance Rules of Procedureunlisted
Uninsured EmployerColorado Uninsured Employer Fund3/1/2018
Rule 1General Definitions and General Provisions9/2016
Rule 2Workers' Compensation Premium Surcharges7/2022
Rule 3Insurance Coverage8/10/2022
Rule 4Carrier Compliance4/30/2021
Rule 5Claims Adjusting Requirements3/30/2023
Rule 6Modification, Termination, or Suspension of Temporary Disability Benefits7/2021
Rule 7Closure of Claims and Petitions to Reopen7/2024
Rule 8Authorized Treating Physician7/2019
Rule 9Division of Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution1/2024
Rule 10Medical Utilization Review4/2013
Rule 11Division Independent Medical Examination3/2/2023
Rule 12Permanent Impairment Rating Guidelines10/2008
Rule 13Provider Accreditationunlisted
Rule 14Applications for Admissions and Payment of Benefits from the Major Medical Insurance Fund, the Medical Disaster Fund, and Request for Benefits from the Subsequent Injury Fundunlisted
Rule 15Vocational Rehabilitation Rules Applicable to Claims based upon an Injury or Illness Occurring prior to July 2, 1987, at 4:16 p.m.unlisted
Rule 16Utilization Standards1/2025
Rule 17Medical Treatment Guidelines Introduction1/30/2022
     Rule 17 Exhibit 1Low Back Pain1/30/2022
     Rule 17 Exhibit 2Traumatic Brain Injury1/2019
     Rule 17 Exhibit 3Thoracic Outlet Syndrome2/2015
     Rule 17 Exhibit 4Shoulder Injury2/2025
     Rule 17 Exhibit 5Cumulative Trauma Conditions Guidelines3/2017
     Rule 17 Exhibit 6Lower Extremity Guideline3/2016
     Rule 17 Exhibit 7Complex Regional Pain Syndrome-Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy11/2017
     Rule 17 Exhibit 8Cervical Spine Injury1/30/2022
     Rule 17 Exhibit 9Chronic Pain Disorder11/2017
Rule 18Medical Fee Schedule1/2025
     Rule 18 Exhibit 1Evaluation and Management (E&M) Guidelines for Colorado Workers' Compensation Claims1/2025
     Rule 18 Exhibit 2Hospital Base Rates and Cost-to-Charge Ratios (CCR)1/2025
     Rule 18 Exhibit 3Dental Fee Schedule1/2025
     Rule 18 Exhibit 4APCs for Procedures with Status Indicator C When Performed in an OP Hospital or ASC1/2025


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