# WAC 296-20-030: WAC 296-20-030. Treatment not requiring authorization for accepted conditions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_030

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-20-030
- **Heading:** WAC 296-20-030. Treatment not requiring authorization for accepted conditions
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-20 / Section 296-20-030

## Text

(1) A maximum of 20 office calls for the treatment of the industrial condition, during the first 60 days, following injury. Subsequent office calls must be authorized. Reports of treatment rendered must be filed at 60-day intervals to include number of office visits to date. See chapter 296-20 WAC and department policies for report requirements and further information.
(2) Initial diagnostic X-rays necessary for evaluation and treatment of the industrial injury or condition. See WAC 296-20-121 for further information.
(3) The first 12 physical therapy treatments as provided by chapters 296-21 , 296-23, and 296-23A WAC, upon consultation by the attending provider or under their direct supervision. Additional physical therapy treatment must be authorized and the request substantiated by evidence of improvement. In no case will the department or self-insurer pay for inpatient hospitalization of a worker to receive physical therapy treatment only. use of diapulse, thermatic (standard model only), spectrowave and superpulse machines and iontophoresis is not authorized for workers entitled to benefits under the industrial insurance act.
(4) Routine laboratory studies reasonably necessary for diagnosis and/or treatment of the industrial condition. Other special laboratory studies require authorization.
(5) Routine standard treatment measures rendered on an emergency basis or in connection with minor injuries not otherwise requiring authorization.
(6) Consultation with specialist when indicated. See WAC 296-20-051 for consultation guidelines.
(7) Myelogram if prior to emergency surgery.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-20-010 WAC 296-20-010. General information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_010.md)
- [WAC 296-20-015 WAC 296-20-015. Who may treat](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_015.md)
- [WAC 296-20-020 WAC 296-20-020. Acceptance of rules and fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_020.md)
- [WAC 296-20-022 WAC 296-20-022. Payment of out-of-state providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_022.md)
- [WAC 296-20-023 WAC 296-20-023. Third-party settlement—Excess recoveries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_023.md)
- [WAC 296-20-024 WAC 296-20-024. Utilization management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_024.md)
- [WAC 296-20-025 WAC 296-20-025. Initiating treatment and submitting a claim for benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_025.md)
- [WAC 296-20-030 WAC 296-20-030. Treatment not requiring authorization for accepted conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_030.md)
- [WAC 296-20-035 WAC 296-20-035. Treatment in cases that remain open beyond 60 days](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_035.md)
- [WAC 296-20-045 WAC 296-20-045. Consultation requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_045.md)
- [WAC 296-20-051 WAC 296-20-051. Consultations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_051.md)
- [WAC 296-20-055 WAC 296-20-055. Limitation of treatment and temporary treatment of unrelated conditions when retarding recovery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_055.md)
- [WAC 296-20-065 WAC 296-20-065. Transfer of providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_065.md)
- [WAC 296-20-071 WAC 296-20-071. Concurrent treatment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_071.md)

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