WorkSafeBC Billing for Chiropractors
WorkSafeBC billing for chiropractors is simple if you use Claim Manager and follow the steps on this page.
Electronic 8C/11C reports
Submit WorkSafeBC Forms 8C/11C electronically and get paid at the highest rate. No additional invoices are necessary. All billing items are billed in the report.
Electronic WorkSafeBC invoices
X-rays, treatments beyond 8 weeks, communication and job site assessments are not included in the F8C/11C. Bill for them with electronic WorkSafeBC invoices instead of paper form 267.
Billing WorkSafeBC under 8 weeks
First eight weeks of WorkSafeBC treatment are billed for in three easy steps.
Submit WSBC Report 8C
Complete and submit F8C on the first visit (fee code – 19134).
Submit WSBC Report 11C
Submit F11C by the end of the fourth week of treatment or at discharge, whichever comes first (19135).
Invoice for additional services
Invoice WSBC for x-rays, communication or job site assessment, if any.
Billing WorkSafeBC beyond 8 weeks
The chiropractor can invoice WorkSafeBC beyond 8 weeks in two cases:
Spinal cord injury
Submit request for approval on F11C. Invoice each treatment individually (19149).
Approval of extenuating circumstances
Submit form 83D62. If approved, invoice for the form (19148) and each additional visit (19147).
WorkSafeBC online tools
Check the WorkSafeBC claim status and the status of your submitted invoices and reports online.
WorkSafeBC billing calendar
Observe the following calendar to avoid penalties and comply with WorkSafeBC requirements for chiropractors.
Submit 8C in Claim Manager
- At least one treatment is required.
- Valid WorkSafeBC claim is not needed; Claim # is optional.
- Enter 1st visit as the date of service.
- First visit is day 0.
- Deadline is 5th calendar day from the date of service; Late submissions are penalized.
WorkSafeBC regulations for chiropractors
Overview of WorkSafeBC billing rules and regulations for chiropractors.
Booking initial visit for WorkSafeBC patient
What the chiropractor needs to know when booking a visit for a patient with work-related injury.
How to check the status of WorkSafeBC claim
If the WorkSafeBC claim number is known, chiropractors are required to confirm the status of the WorkSafeBC claim before performing a treatment of the injury that occurred at work. You can check the status of the claim online or by phone.
WorkSafeBC Report 8C – Billing first two chiro visits
The chiropractor’s Initial Visit Report 8C (Form 8C or F8C) is the first item to be billed to WorkSafeBC for a new patient. It includes payments for first twot visits. It indicates that the injury and/or disease is work related.
WorkSafeBC Report 11C – Billing remaining chiro visits under 8 weeks
All remaining visits within the eight weeks of chiropractic treatment are billed with The Chiropractor Progress Report 11C (F11C). Usually it is the second fee item billed to WorkSafeBC for the patient.
Invoicing WorkSafeBC for X-rays
Additional services, such as X-rays, communication or job visit assessment are excluded from F8/11C. They need to be invoiced separately.
Invoicing WorkSafeBC for communication
The chiropractor can bill WorkSafeBC for phone consultations with a Board Officer and/or the employer and for one of the written communication items: chart notes, written report or a comprehensive report.
Invoice WorkSafeBC for job site visit assessment
Job Site Visit (JSV) is a workplace visit for the purposes of supporting the Injured Worker in remaining at or returning to work. A job site visit must be requested or approved by WorkSafeBC.
Billing WorkSafeBC beyond 8 weeks
The chiropractor can extend treatment beyond the eight weeks in the two circumstances: the patient has a spinal cord injury or the chiropractor’s request for extenuating circumstances was approved.
How to check the status of WorkSafeBC report or invoice
After you submit WorkSafeBC report or invoice, you can check its status.
Billing WorkSafeBC patients privately
Learn when the chiropractor is allowed to bill WorkSafeBC patients privately.
WorkSafeBC patients without PHN
How to bill WorkSafeBC if the patient is out-of-province.
Additional WorkSafeBC billing resources
Visit WorkSafeBC web pages for additional billing guidance.
WorkSafeBC contact information
WorkSafeBC contact information for chiropractors.
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