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Revised C-4 Form & Discontinued C-4A eff 9/13/23

WCS Treating Panel of Physicians and Chiropractors

Note: Asterisk (*) beside provider name denotes telemedicine provider only

WCS Rating Panel of Physicians and Chiropractors

For information relating to Rater Assignments and Evaluations, please visit the Reports page.

Requirements for Joining the Rating Panel effective October 9, 2024, per NAC 616.021  

1. Complete 3 years or more of experience concerning industrial health in private practice.    

2. Successfully complete a course on the AMA Guides, 5th Edition. The following courses have been approved by the Administrator.

     a. The American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) AMA Guides, 5th Edition Course may be found at https://abime.org/.

     b. The American Academy of Expert Medical Evaluators (AAEME) AMA Guides, 5th Edition Course may be found at https://testing.wpirs.com/.

3. Pass the Nevada Impairment Rating Skills Assessment Test (NIRSAT) with a score of 75% or higher. 

 The AAEME NIRSAT may be found at  https://testing.wpirs.com/.

4. Only physicians and chiropractic physicians who have successfully completed a course on Form D-9c may perform Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) evaluations involving injuries or disorders rated using Form D-9c. 

The AAEME Form D-9c Course, Nevada Impairment Rating of Stress Disorders, may be found at  https://testing.wpirs.com/.

5. Submit the Rating Panel Application.

6. If approved, attend a new rater course provided by the Division of Industrial Relations.

    Approved Courses for the Rating Panel Members' Biennial Education Requirements

    Please be aware that the only courses currently approved by the Administrator for compliance with NAC 616C.021(3)(d), for meeting the requirements for the rating panel biennial education requirement are as follows: 

    1. The American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) AMA Guides, 5th Edition, course may be found at https://abime.org/. 

    2. The American Academy of Expert Medical Evaluators (AAEME) AMA Guides, 5th Edition, course may be found at https://testing.wpirs.com/. 

    3. Designated courses, selected and approved annually by the Administrator, are offered during the Annual Nevada Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference.

    Proof of course completion must be submitted via email to medpanels@dir.nv.gov.  

     

      Insurers’ Treating Provider List Requirements

      • Each insurer is required to submit their treating provider list to DIR/WCS per NRS 616C.087(6) by October 1st of each year.   
      • Insurers are required to submit provider lists to DIR/WCS per NRS 616C.087(6); provider lists will only be accepted when submitted by insurers (not TPAs)
      • Each list must be certified by a claims adjuster licensed pursuant to NRS 684A per NRS 616C.087(6)
      • Insurers are requested to submit provider lists which are ADA compliant. For more information, see https://ada.nv.gov/ .
      • Provider lists must be submitted in PDF format.
      • Provider lists must be emailed to medpanels@dir.nv.gov
      • Include the insurer's name and that a provider list(s) are attached in the subject line. This will ease identification and expedite processing.
      • CARDS functionality that allows the insurers to enter their treating provider lists directly is not currently available. This functionality is estimated to go live in June 2025. WCS will communicate with insurers and TPAs when these functions are available, providing the due date to enter treating provider lists, and providing scheduled training.   
      • Direct further questions and concerns to eunjoo.graham@dir.nv.gov

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