4123-6-02.8 Provider requirement to notify of injury.

(A) Within one working day of initial treatment or initial visit of an injured worker, a provider must report the employee’s injury in accordance with either paragraph (B) or (C) of this rule.

(B) When reporting the injury to the MCO, the provider shall do so in accordance with procedures established by the MCO, pursuant to paragraph (E) of rule 4123-6-04.3 of the Administrative Code. The injury shall be reported to the MCO responsible for medical management of the employee’s treatment.

(C) A provider may report an injury to the bureau via the bureau’s internet site pursuant to rule 4125-1-02 of the Administrative Code.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 10/27/2004 and 03/01/2009

Promulgated Under: 119.03

Statutory Authority: 4121.12, 4121.30, 4121.31, 4123.05

Rule Amplifies: 4121.121, 4121.44, 4121.441, 4123.66

Prior Effective Dates: 2/16/96, 1/1/01