New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter E - Podiatry Practice
Part 341 - Podiatry Care And Treatment
Section 341.3 - Filing of reports
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
In order to expedite the processing of claims of disabled workers and to avoid, so far as possible, the appearance of podiatrists in contested bill proceedings, the rules with respect to the filing of podiatry reports by attending podiatrist are here stated:
(a) All podiatry reports filed by an attending podiatrist must contain his or her authorization certificate number and code letters.
(b) Every podiatrist shall file the following reports directly with the chair, and also with the employer or the employer's carrier, if known:
(c) Whenever a report is filed with the chair by an attending podiatrist after the time period within which it is to be filed, as provided herein and in subdivision (3) of section 13-k of the Workers' Compensation Law has elapsed, the podiatrist shall attach thereto a signed and verified statement giving the true reason or reasons why he or she requests to be excused for late filing.
(d) The following forms are prescribed for the use of podiatrists in filing the required reports: