Outpatient prescription of oral opioids for chronic, non-cancer pain
Authorization requirements
| Is authorization required? | How do I get authorization? | |
Yes |
L&I (State fund): |
Self-insured: |
Related information on coverage and treatment
L&I has prepared guidelines for the outpatient prescription of oral opioids for injured workers with chronic, non-cancer pain.
- Medical treatment guidelines:
Guidelines for outpatient prescription of oral opioids for injured workers with chronic, non-cancer pain (Date: May 1, 2000).
Billing and payment policies
Related rules
- Medical coverage decisions. WAC 296-20-02700-02850.
- Opioids for noncancer pain. WAC 296-20-03019-03024
- Structured intensive multidisciplinary program (SIMP) for chronic non-cancer pain. WAC 296-20-12055-12095.
