Current through Reg. 49, No. 49; December 6, 2024
Section 42.35 - Required Reports: First Report(a) The treating doctor shall make an initial report, and submit it to the carrier and the injured worker, or his or her representative, as provided in § 42.30 of this title (relating to Written Communications) no later than seven working days after the injured worker's first visit.(b) The first report shall contain the following information: (1) all identifying information required by § 42.30(d) of this title (relating to Written Communications);(2) complete history, as related by the claimant, of the occupational accident or illness;(3) complete listing of positive physical findings;(4) specific diagnosis with appropriate procedural and diagnostic code(s) and narrative definition(s) relating to the injury;(5) type of treatment rendered;(6) anticipated date the worker may achieve maximum medical recovery, if possible; and(7) anticipated date of release to return to work, if possible.28 Tex. Admin. Code § 42.35
The provisions of this §42.35 adopted to be effective October 20, 1988, 13 TexReg 4990.