Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 51.36 - Medical Aid.
51.36.100 - Audits of health care providers authorized.

RCW 51.36.100
Audits of health care providers authorized.

The legislature finds and declares it to be in the public interest of the residents of the state of Washington that a proper regulatory and inspection program be instituted in connection with the provision of medical, chiropractic, dental, vocational, and other health services to industrially injured workers pursuant to Title 51 RCW. In order to effectively accomplish such purpose and to assure that the industrially injured worker receives such services as are paid for by the state of Washington, the acceptance by the industrially injured worker of such services, and the request by a provider of services for reimbursement for providing such services, shall authorize the director of the department of labor and industries or the director's authorized representative to inspect and audit all records in connection with the provision of such services.

[ 1993 c 515 § 5; 1986 c 200 § 1.]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 51 - Industrial Insurance

Chapter 51.36 - Medical Aid.

51.36.010 - Findings—Minimum standards for providers—Health care provider network—Advisory group—Best practices treatment guidelines—Extent and duration of treatment—Centers for occupational health and education—Rules—Reports.

51.36.015 - Chiropractic care and evaluation.

51.36.017 - Licensed advanced registered nurse practitioners.

51.36.020 - Transportation to treatment—Artificial substitutes and mechanical aids—Modifications to residences or motor vehicles.

51.36.022 - Residence modification assistance—Rules—Report to legislature.

51.36.030 - First aid.

51.36.040 - Time and place of coverage—Lunch period.

51.36.050 - Rehabilitation center—Contracts with self-insurers and others.

51.36.060 - Duties of attending physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner—Medical information.

51.36.070 - Medical examination—Reports—Costs.

51.36.072 - Medical examinations—Telemedicine—Rules.

51.36.080 - Payment of fees and medical charges by department—Interest—Cost-effective payment methods—Audits.

51.36.085 - Payment of fees and medical charges by self-insurers—Interest.

51.36.090 - Review of billings—Investigation of unauthorized services.

51.36.100 - Audits of health care providers authorized.

51.36.110 - Audits of health care providers—Powers of department.

51.36.120 - Confidential information.

51.36.130 - False, misleading, or deceptive advertising or representations.

51.36.140 - Industrial insurance medical advisory committee—Duties—Membership.

51.36.150 - Industrial insurance chiropractic advisory committee—Duties—Membership.