TWCC Advisories from Past Years
2004 Advisories
|
No. |
Posted |
Subject |
| 2004-13 |
12/23/2004 |
Revision of the TWCC-68 and TWCC-70 |
| 2004-12 |
11/23/2004 |
Revision of the TWCC-41 and TWCC-42 |
| 2004-11 |
10/1/2004 |
New Form TWCC-150, Notice of Representation or Withdrawal of Representation |
| 2004-10 |
9/3/2004 |
TWCC Change of Primary Mailing Address to Central Office Effective October 15, 2004 |
| 2004-09 |
9/3/2004 |
TWCC Forms Redesign Initiative |
| 2004-08 |
8/26/2004 |
Revision of the TWCC-67 and TWCC-68 |
| 2004-07 |
5/24/2004 |
Plain Language Notices - Rule 124.2 |
| 2004-06 |
5/13/2004 |
Billing for Commission Specific Services, CPT Codes and Modifiers Including Return to Work and Evaluation of Medical Care Examinations |
| 2004-05 |
5/4/2004 |
Submission of Proof of Coverage (Self-Insured Governmental Entities) |
| 2004-04 |
5/4/2004 |
Implementation of Amended Pharmacy Rules 134.503 and 134.504 |
| 2004-03 |
4/19/2004 |
Withdrawn |
| 2004-02 |
3/30/2004 |
Third Party Litigation (Subrogation) Claim Processing |
| 2004-01 |
3/29/2004 |
Billing and Reimbursement for Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Impairment Rating (IR) Services |
2003 Advisories
|
No. |
Posted |
Subject |
| 2003-10b |
2/25/2004 |
Use of the 4th Edition AMA Guides Regarding: Evaluation of Range of Motion Deficits in the Extremities; Assignment of Impairment Rating for Spinal Fusion(s); Use of Cross-Index Grid for the Lower Extremity as a Teaching Tool; and Impairment Rating Based on Condition at Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). |
| 2003-22 |
12/19/03 |
Preauthorization Requirements for CARF Accredited WH/WC Programs |
| 2003-21 |
12/12/03 |
Medical Fee Disputes Involving Pharmacies and Usual and Customary Charges |
| 2003-20 |
11/07/03 |
Status of Doctors Providing Health Care to Old Law Claimants |
| 2003-16b |
10/06/03 |
Update to Advisory 2003-16 and release of TWCC-75 - NON-ADL Doctor Request for Case-By-Case Exception |
| 2003-19 |
08/29/03 |
Insured Names in Proof of Coverage Reporting (Commercial Carriers) |
| 2003-18 |
08/29/03 |
Approved Doctor List (ADL) and Preauthorized Services |
| 2003-17 |
08/19/03 |
Revision of TWCC-67 and TWCC-62 |
| 2003-16 |
08/19/03 |
The Non ADL Doctor - Exceptions - Patient Transfers |
| 2003-15 |
08/19/03 |
Emergency and Immediate Post-Injury Medical Care |
| 2003-14 |
08/15/03 |
TWCC Central Office is Relocating |
| 2003-13 |
08/15/03 |
Coordination of ADL, Preauthorization, and MFG (CMS payment policies) |
| 2003-12 |
07/25/03 |
Reimbursements Involving Non-Approved Doctor List (ADL) Doctors |
| 2003-11 |
07/25/03 |
Medical Fee Guideline, 28 TAC §134.202 |
| 2003-10 |
07/25/03 |
Use of the 4th Edition AMA Guides Regarding: Evaluation of Range of Motion Deficits in the Extremities; Assignment of Impairment Rating for Spinal Fusion(s); Use of Cross-Index Grid for the Lower Extremity as a Teaching Tool; and Impairment Rating Based on Condition at Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) |
| 2003-09 |
07/14/03 |
Determining Fair and Reasonable Reimbursement for Ambulatory Surgical Center Care |
| 2003-08 |
07/07/03 |
Workers' Compensation Medical Dispute Resolution |
| 2003-07 |
05/23/03 |
Modified TWCC-32 - Request for Designated Doctor Form |
| 2003-06 |
05/19/03 |
Foreign Asset Control Regulations and the Insurance Industry |
| 2003-05 |
05/08/03 |
Clarification on the HIPAA Privacy Rule and Disclosures to the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, effective May 6, 2003 |
| 2003-04 |
03/12/03 |
Implementation of the TXCOMP Online Health Care Provider Management System |
| 2003-03 |
03/12/03 |
Approved Doctor List Training and Application Requirements |
| 2003-02 |
01/21/03 |
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Extension of the Exemption from Preauthorization and Concurrent Review for Work Hardening and/or Work Conditioning Program(s) Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). |
| 2003-01 |
01/21/03 |
Voluntary Certification of Health Care and Advisory 98-06 |
2002 Advisories
| 2002-17 |
New Form TWCC-66a, Statement for Pharmacy Services Dated 01/01/03 |
| 2002-16 |
Processing of Medical Bills When There Has Been Other Report of Injury |
| 2002-15 |
Status of Downs Decision - Final Update |
| 2002-14 |
Proposed Amendments to §134.502 concerning Pharmaceutical Services |
| 2002-13 |
Impairment Ratings for Employees Who Received
Intra Discal Electro Thermal Treatment (IDET) |
| 2002-12 |
Patient Advocates of Texas v. Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
Cause No. 03-01-00215-CV |
| 2002-11 |
"T" Exception Code on TWCC-62 Form
Rule 133.1(a)(12) - Payment exception codes for reducing or denying payment on a bill |
| 2002-10 |
New Wage Statements:
Employers's Wage Statement - TWCC-3
Employer's Wage Statement for School Districts - TWCC-3SD
Employer's Multiple Employment Wage Statement - TWCC-3ME |
| 2002-09 |
Revised TWCC-67 and TWCC-68 Medical Bill Instruction Forms |
| 2002-08 |
Status of Downs Decision - Update #2 |
| 2002-07 |
Electronic Submission of Proof of Coverage (Commercial Carriers) |
| 2002-07B |
Electronic Submission of Proof of Coverage (Commercial Carriers) |
| 2002-06B |
Implementation of Pharmacy Rules |
| 2002-06 |
Implementation of Pharmacy Rules |
| 2002-05 |
Modified TWCC-32 - Request for Designated Doctor Form |
| 2002-04 |
Status on Fulton Decision |
| 2002-03B |
Medical Fee Dispute Resolution - Identification of Health Care Provider |
| 2002-03 |
Medical Fee Dispute Resolution - Medical Signatures |
| 2002-02 |
Carrier Failure to Timely Respond to a Request for Preauthorization, Concurrent Review OR Reconsideration is Considered a Denial and also Subjects the Carrier to Enforcement Action |
| 2002-01 |
Changes to Process for Requesting a Required Medical Examination-
New TWCC-22 - Required Medical Examination Notice or Request for Order |
2001 Advisories
| 2001-14 |
Clarification for the Transition to Amended §134.600 Concerning Preauthorization, Concurrent Review and Voluntary Certification of Health Care, Effective January 1, 2002 |
| 2001-13 |
Changes to Certifying Maximum Medical Improvement and Evaluating Permanent Impairment - New TWCC-69 - Report of Medical Evaluation |
| 2001-12 |
Changes to Process for Requesting a Designated Doctor - New TWCC-32 -Request for Designated Doctor Form |
| 2001-11 |
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Approval for the Exemption from Preauthorization and Concurrent Review for Facilities Accredited for Work Hardening or Work Conditioning Programs by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). |
| 2001-10 |
Employer's Wage Statement For School Districts - TWCC-3-SD Interim Form |
| 2001-09 |
Notice of New Form (TWCC-151, Attorney Online Application Form) |
| 2001-08 |
Change to Fourth Edition of the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Published by the American Medical Association, and TWCC Form-69 |
| 2001-07 |
Standard Industrial Classification Codes (SIC Codes) and North American Industrial Classification System Codes (NAICS Codes) |
| 2001-06 |
House Bill 2600 Provisions That Became Effective June 17, 2001 |
| 2001-05 |
Status of Fulton Decision |
| 2001-04 |
Prospective Review of Intra Discal Electro Thermal Treatment (IDET) |
| 2001-03B |
Preauthorization Process and Access to Medical Dispute Resolution Addendum |
| 2001-03 |
Preauthorization Process and Access to Medical Dispute Resolution |
| 2001-02 |
Status of Downs Decision - Update #1 |
| 2001-01 |
Notice of Revised Form
TWCC-53, Employee's Request to Change Treating Doctor |
2000 Advisories
| 2000-09 |
Notice of New and Revised Forms |
| 2000-08 |
Supplement to Advisory 99-04, Notice of New Form TWCC-34, Notice of Intent (REVISED) Use of TWCC-34 |
| 2000-07 |
Status of Downs Decision |
| 2000-06 |
Update to Commission Changes in Medical Dispute Resolution Process |
| 2000-05B |
Revised Forms Effective Date |
| 2000-05 |
Notice of Forms Revision |
| 2000-04* |
Electronic Reporting Compliance |
| 2000-03 |
Adoption of Amendments to Rule 129.5 and Issuance of New TWCC-73 Work Status Report Form |
| 2000-02 |
Commission to Change Medical Dispute Resolution Process |
| 2000-01B |
Correction of Error |
| 2000-01 |
Supplement to Advisory 99-05, Notice of New Form (TWCC-73, Work Status Report (REVISED) |
1999 Advisories
| 99-05 |
Notice of New Form TWCC-73, Work Status Report |
| 99-04 |
New Rule 126.7 and TWCC-34, Notice of Intent |
| 99-03 |
Revised Form TWCC-42, Notice of Fatal Injury or Occupational Disease and Claim for Compensation for Death Benefits |
| 99-02 |
Notification of New TWCC-52, Application for Supplmental Income Benefits |
| 99-01 |
Notice of Form Revision and Fee Requirement |
1998 Advisories
| 98-07 |
Notification of New Acceleration and Advance Forms |
| 98-06 |
Confirmation of Medical Benefits Coverage |
| 98-05 |
Notification of Expiration of 401 Weeks |
| 98-04 |
Notice of Rule 133.101 Amendment |
| 98-03 |
Documentation and Medical Bill Review |
| 98-02 |
Subsequent (TWCC-21) Reporting via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) |
| 98-01 |
Medical Dispute Resolution Requests Related to Invalidation of 1992 Acute Care Inpatient Hospital Fee Guideline |
1997 Advisories
| 97-11 |
Notification of New Required Medical Examination Notice or Request for Order Form |
| 97-10 |
Notice of Form Revision |
| 97-09 |
Medical Bill Information From Carriers to the Commission |
| 97-08 |
TWCC Notice 9 |
| 97-07 |
Notification of New Statement of Employment Status
(Employee's Application for Supplemental Income Benefits) |
| 97-06 |
Notice of Form Adoption |
| 97-05 |
Clarification of Advisory 96-16 |
| 97-04 |
Clarification of Electronic Submission of UB-92 Medical Bill Information from Insurance Carriers to the Commission |
| 97-03 |
First Report of Injury Filing Requirements - Electronic Filing Compliance |
| 97-02 |
Disability Disputes: Clarification of Advisory 96-05 |
| 97-01 |
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission Medical Fee Guideline 1996, 28 TAC Section 134.201 |
1996 Advisories
| 96-17 |
Manipulations and Preauthorization |
| 96-16 |
Wage Statements, Fringe Benefits, Average Weekly Wage, and the Calculation of Compensation Rates |
| 96-15 |
Reporting Occupational Diseases |
| 96-14 |
Notification of MMI/Impairment Rating Disputes |
| 96-13 |
OSHCON Consultation to Satisfy Service Requirement for Provision of Other Appropriate Services |
| 96-12 |
Filing of Agreements or Settlements with the Commission |
| 96-11 |
Administrative Violation for Failing to Timely Respond to a Request for Preauthorization |
| 96-10 |
TWCC Participation in Hearings Regarding Preauthorization Disputes |
| 96-09 |
Enforcement Efforts Relating to Failure to Timely File TWCC-69 Forms. |
| 96-08 |
Enforcement of Health Care Provider Administrative Violations and Penalties |
| 96-07 |
Preauthorization of Hospitalization for Spinal Surgery |
| 96-06 |
Clarification of TWCC Advisory 96-03 |
| 96-05 |
Submission of Improper TWCC-21s |
| 96-04 |
Electronic Submission of Medical bills from Providers to Insurance Carriers |
| 96-03 |
Employee Rights and Responsibilities Form |
| 96-02 |
Applications to Change Benefit Payment Periods and/or to Purchase an Annuity |
| 96-01 |
Carrier Request for Required Medical Examinations |
1995 Advisories
| 95-09 |
Claim Payment Escrow Account Depletion - Failure to Pay Benefits in Accordance with the Code |
| 95-08 |
Charges for Medical Dispute Resolution |
| 95-07 |
Accident Prevention Services, Chapter 166 Rules |
| 95-06 |
Statutory Change Affecting CARRIER's First Report of Injury |
| 95-05 |
Statutory Change Affecting EMPLOYER's First Report of Injury |
| 95-04 |
Compliance & Practices Self-Audit Training and Fee |
| 95-03 |
Clarification of Rule 134.1(e) |
| 95-02B |
Clarification of Use of Forms UB-82/UB-92 |
| 95-02 |
Clarification of Use of Forms UB-82/UB-92 |
| 95-01 |
New Forms TWCC-153 and TWCC-155; Confidential Claim File Information Requests by Legal Representatives |
1994 Advisories
| 94-10 |
Statutory Requirements for Court Settlements and Agreed Judgements |
| 94-09 |
Guidelines for Legal Services Provided to Claimants and Carriers |
| 94-08 |
Notification to Employees Regarding Impairment Income Benefits |
| 94-07 |
Reminder Regarding Temporary Licensure by Board of Medical Examiners |
| 94-06 |
Improper Benefit Review Conference Agreements |
| 94-05 |
Enforcement of the Act |
| 94-04 |
Non-Compliant filing of Notices of Insurance Coverage-TWCC 20 |
| 94-03 |
Electronic Submission of Claim Data |
| 94-02 |
Communications with Commission Designated Doctor |
| 94-01 |
Commission Review of Commuted Impairment Income Benefits |
1993 Advisories
| 93-11 |
Modification of Commission Operations Concerning Delivery of Documents |
| 93-10 |
Medical Records Release Forms used by Carriers |
| 93-09 |
Instructions for Adjustment to Average Weekly Wage for Seasonal Employees During the Temporary Income Benefit Period |
| 93-08 |
Fee Guidelines Reimbursement |
| 93-07 |
Interest/Discount Rates Applicable to Commission Orders for Income Benefits |
| 93-06 |
Written Notice of Injury and Initiation of Temporary Income Benefits or Notice of Dispute |
| 93-05 |
Electronic Submission of Medical Bills |
| 93-04 |
Evaluation of Maximum Medical Improvement and Impairment by Doctors |
| 93-03 |
Maximum Medical Improvement, Accrual Date |
| 93-02 |
Request for Submission of TWCC-1 by Carrier |
| 93-01 |
Statutory Maximum Medical Improvement at 104 Weeks |
1992 Advisories
| 92-09B |
Reimbursement for manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) Chiropractic First Assistant |
| 92-09 |
Reimbursement for Manipulation Under Anesthesia (MUA) Chiropractic First Assistant |
| 92-08 |
Electronic Submission of TWCC-67 (HCFA-1500) and TWCC-68 (UB-82) |
| 92-07 |
Modification of Commission Operations Concerning Delivery of Documents |
| 92-06 |
Carrier's Master Business Identification Number on Medical Bills |
| 92-05B |
Withdrawal of TWCC Advisory 92-05 |
| 92-05 |
Maximum Medical Improvement/Termination of Benefits |
| 92-04 |
Payment of Back Injury Prevention Pilot Program Training Providers |
| 92-03 |
Submission of Medical Bills |
| 92-02C |
Administrative Violation Notices Issued to Insurance Carrier |
| 92-02B |
Administrative Violation Notices Issued to Insurance Carrier |
| 92-02 |
Administrative Violation Notices Issued to Insurance Carriers |
| 92-01 |
Payment of Orders for Attorneys Fees, Rule 152.3 |
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