New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Chapter V - Workers' Compensation
Subchapter F - Chiropractic Practice
Part 346 - Chiropractic Care And Treatment
Section 346.3 - 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 chiropractors in contested bill proceedings, the rules with respect to the filing of chiropractic reports by an attending chiropractor are here stated:
(a) All chiropractic reports filed by an attending chiropractor must contain his authorization certificate number, and code letters, address and telephone number.
(b) Every chiropractor shall file the following reports directly with the chairman, and also with the employer or the employer's carrier, if known:
(c) Whenever a report is filed with the chairman by an attending chiropractor after the time within which it is to be filed, as provided herein and in subdivision (3) of section 13-1 of the Workers' Compensation Law has elapsed, the chiropractor shall attach thereto a signed and verified statement giving the true reason or reasons for which he requests to be excused for late filing.
(d) The following forms are prescribed for the use of chiropractors in filing the required reports: