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WAC 296-20-12060: SIMP requirements for lumbar fusion and artificial disc replacement candidates


Published: 2015

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WACs > Title 296 > Chapter 296-20 > Section 296-20-12060











296-20-12055    

296-20-12065







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WAC 296-20-12060









SIMP requirements for lumbar fusion and artificial disc replacement candidates.









Special conditions and requirements apply to workers who are considering having a lumbar fusion or lumbar intervertebral artificial disc replacement due to uncomplicated degenerative disc disease (referred to as lumbar surgery candidates as defined in WAC 296-20-12065). Lumbar surgery candidates must successfully complete a SIMP to obtain authorization for a lumbar fusion or a lumbar intervertebral artificial disc replacement. Refer to WAC 296-20-12095 for referral and prior authorization information.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.14.120, 51.04.020, 51.04.030. WSR 09-20-040, § 296-20-12060, filed 9/30/09, effective 11/1/09.]