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Table of Archived Rules from 2008 to 2023
| Rule of Procedure | Effective January 1 of the Calendar Year | |||||||||||||||
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| 1: General Definitions and General Provisions | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 2: Workers' Compensation Premium Surcharges | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 3: Insurance Coverage | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 4: Carrier Compliance | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 5: Claims Adjusting Requirements | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 6: Modification, Termination or Suspension of Temporary Disability Benefits | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 7: Closure of Claims, Approval of Settlement Agreements and Petitions to Reopen | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 8: Authorized Treating Physician/Independent Medical Examination | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 9: Division of Workers' Compensation Dispute Resolution | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 10: Medical Utilization Review | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 11: Division Independent Medical Examination | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 12: Permanent Impairment Rating Guidelines | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 13: Accreditation of Physicians | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 14: Applications for Admission and Payment of Benefits from the Major Medical Insurance Fund, the Medical Disaster Fund and Request for Benefits from the Subsequent Injury Fund | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 15: Vocational Rehabilitation Rules Applicable to Claims based upon an Injury or Illness Occurring prior to July 2, 1987 at 4:16 p.m. | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 16:Utilization Standards | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| 17: Medical Treatment Guidelines Introduction | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Exhibit 1: Low Back Pain (LBP) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 2: Traumatic Brain Injury | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |||
Exhibit 3: Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 4: Shoulder Injury (SHO) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 5: Cumulative Trauma Conditions (CTC) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 6: Lower Extremity (LXT) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 7: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome/Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (CRPS/RSD) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 8: Cervical Spine Injury (CSI) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 9: Chronic Pain Disorder (CPD) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | ||||||
Exhibit 10: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (Moved to Exhibit 2 in 2019) | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||||||
| 18: Medical Fee Schedule | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Exhibit 1: Evaluation and Management (E&M) Guidelines for Colorado Workers' Compensation Claims (as of 1/1/2021) | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Exhibit 2: Base Rates and Cost-to-Charge Ratios | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Exhibit 3: Dental Fee Schedule (as of 1/1/2021) | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
Exhibit 4: Outpatient Surgery Facility Codes and Fees | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | N/A | N/A | 2023 |
Exhibit 5: Rural Primary Care Facilities | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Exhibit 6: Dental Fee Schedule (Moved to Exhibit 3 in 2021) | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Exhibit 7: Evaluation and Management (E&M) Guidelines for Colorado Workers' Compensation Claims (Moved to Exhibit 1 in 2021) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Exhibit 8: Pathology Laboratory Maximum Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Exhibit 9: RVU Values and Division Z-Codes | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Rule 18 Clarifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2022 | N/A |
| Colorado Uninsured Employer Fund | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Premium Cost Containment | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Self Insurance | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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