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State of ND Seeks Employer Feedback to Address Workforce Shortage

As recently announced by Governor Burgum and Labor Commissioner and Job Service ND Executive Director Michelle Kommer, the North Dakota Workforce Council (WDC), along with the State of North Dakota and the Greater North Dakota Chamber of Commerce, are hos

June is National Safety Month

National Safety Month

OSHA, industry partner to prevent trenching deaths in N.D.

WSI’s Expectations for Presumptive Drug Screens and Definitive Drug Testing

WSI has expectations for presumptive drug screening and definitive testing, based on adopted medical guidelines.

Services not Reimbursable by WSI

WSI does not provide reimbursement for services considered unnecessary to treat or diagnose a compensable work injury. This includes services generally considered preventive.

Updated Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2018

Effective January 1, 2018, WSI will implement the following fee schedule changes. Click here to access the full fee schedules.

Introduction of Window Period into Chiropractic Pilot Program

Effective January 1, 2018, WSI will implement a change to the chiropractic pilot program.

Options for Submitting a Prior Authorization Request for Medication

WSI offers several options for a prescribing provider to submit a request for medications, which require prior authorization.

Electronic Submission of Injury and Illness Records to OSHA - Dec 15, 2017 Compliance Date

Provider Remittance Advice Revised

Effective November 29, 2017, WSI will begin issuing a revised Remittance Advice to medical providers.

Application downtime 11/3/2017 - 11/4/2017

Some WSI applications will be down for maintenance on November 4th, 2017

New Cotinine Testing Requirements for Elective Cervical and Lumbar Fusion Surgeries

Effective November 1, 2017 WSI will require documentation of a negative cotinine level at both six weeks and one week prior to an elective cervical or lumbar fusion surgery scheduled for an injured worker.

Discontinuation of Questionnaire Forms for Elective Lumbar Fusion Surgery

Effective November 1, 2017, WSI will discontinue the requirement for a provider to submit the Pain Questionnaire form and Surgery Expectation Questionnaire form as part of the prior authorization process for an elective lumbar fusion.

Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) Form Revised

WSI recently revised the Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (ABN) form, which a provider should use effective immediately.

Changes Regarding Prior Authorization Review Requests

Effective August 1, 2017, WSI will implement changes involving prior authorization review requests.

myWSI is the new way for Workforce Safety & Insurance (WSI) customers to access all of WSI’s online services.

myWSI will allow WSI policyholders to manage their account online, anywhere, anytime!

Outpatient Hospital Fee Schedule Payment Methodology Change

Effective July 1, 2017 WSI will implement the use of the 3M Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) grouper.

Clarifications for Providing Chiropractic Treatment

Based on provider feedback, WSI has outlined some points of clarification for providing chiropractic treatment to an injured worker.

Revisions to Utilization Review Forms

WSI recently revised several Utilization Review (UR) forms, which a provider should use effective immediately.

WSI named one of the Top 10 places for young professionals to work in Bismarck-Mandan

WSI named one of the Top 10 places for young professionals to work in Bismarck-Mandan!

Website Updated to Include Dental Treatment and Authorization Information

WSI recently updated the Medical Provider section of the website to assist a dental provider in treating an injured worker.

Adoption of CPT® Guidelines for Telemedicine Services

WSI has adopted the AMA’s CPT Guidelines for telemedicine services.

Pilot Program to Lengthen Appeal Time Frame Discontinued

WSI has discontinued the pilot program for medical appeal time frames, which extended the medical bill appeal time frame from 30 days to 60 days.

New Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Option Available for Professional Billing

Effective immediately, a provider may submit professional charges (CMS-1500/837p) and documentation electronically to WSI through iHCFA.

Documentation Policies Available

WSI recently implemented Documentation Policies to reinforce existing guidelines and/or clarify documentation standards.

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