On October 1, 2015 the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be transitioning to ICD-10 (diagnosis coding). In line with the CMS policy, the Division of Workers' Compensation will require ICD-10 codes for medical bills and medical EDI transactions containing dates of service on or after 10/1/15. The Division will require ICD-9 codes on medical bills and medical EDI transactions with dates of service prior to 10/1/15.

A new webinar on "Coding and Billing in Florida Workers' Compensation" now joins the original "Introduction to Florida Workers' Compensation" to provide a helpful resource to FCA members. There are signs and reports from around the State of an emerging increase in utilization of chiropractic for on-the-job injuries addressed through the workers' compensation system. FCA Help Desk Coordinator Mollie Frawley, R.N., who has a vast background in Florida Workers' Compensation, has condensed the full 5-hour workers' compensation certification course to two brief webinars which can be accessed by members on a complimentary basis, any time.

Following are many references to help you understand and comply with the rules, regulations and expectations of the Florida Workers’ Compensation system. To get you started, this includes important steps in accepting a patient who was injured on the job, under Florida law.

There are signs and reports from around the State of an emerging increase in utilization of chiropractic for on-the-job injuries addressed through the workers' compensation system.  To help members who may not treat workers' comp injuries on a regular basis and need to brush up on their knowledge, the FCA now offers "The Chiropractor's Introduction to Florida Workers' Compensation," which will help you as both a provider and an employer.   FCA Help Desk Coordinator Mollie Frawley, R.N., who has a vast background in Florida Workers' Compensation, has condensed the full 5-hour workers' compensation certification course to two brief webinars which can be accessed by members on a complimentary basis, any time.  Log in as a member and access this story on the FCA site to take advantage of this great benefit.

To follow is a presentation on using the Florida Workers' Compensation mandatory "Treatment Encounter" form, AKA DWC-25

The new Florida Workers’ Compensation Fee Schedule is effective February 9, 2009.

Florida Workers' Compensation has updated their Employer and Employee brochures.