Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.29 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE
Subchapter 24.29.15 - Nonfacility Service Rules
Rule 24.29.1513 - DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

(1) A treating physician or emergent or urgent care provider must provide the insurer the following documents within seven days of the first claim-related visit:

(2) The treating physician must prepare a treatment plan. The treatment plan must be provided to the insurer as soon as possible. The treating physician must provide any changes to the treatment plan to the insurer.

(3) To be eligible for payment, the provider must provide to the insurer:

(4) Documentation is considered to be a service to the injured worker and no charge is allowed for the documentation required by this rule.

(5) The treating physician must report immediately to the insurer the date total disability ends or the date the injured worker is released to return to work.