Section 418.101008b. Denial of reimbursement for prescribing and dispensing opioid medications used to treat chronic, non-cancer pain.  


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  • b. Reimbursement for prescribing and dispensing opioid medications may be denied, pursuant to the act. Denial of reimbursement may occur if the physician reporting and treatment plan requirements as stated in R 418.101008a are not met. Denial of reimbursement shall occur only after a reasonable period of time is provided for the weaning of the injured worker from the opioid medications, and alternative means of pain management have been offered.

History: 2014 AACS.