DWC Rule Changes February 18, 2016


Summary for 69L-8 series Rules: The rules within this new chapter reorganize incorporated materials that are utilized in conjunction with DWC medical reimbursement manuals and throughout Rule Chapter 69L-7, F.A.C.



Summary for 69L-7 series Rules: The rules within this chapter represent a substantial rewrite and reorganization of the previous Rule 69L-7.710, F.A.C. It is now divided into five rule sections. The rulemaking also incorporates and adopts the ICD-10 medical code sets for use in conjunction with the Florida Medical EDI Implementation Guide ("MEIG"). The proposed rules also include revised billing forms and accompanying instructions.





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