Purpose


The proposed rules represent a substantial rewrite and reorganization of Rule 69L-7.710, F.A.C., titled, “Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule.” Existing Rule 69L-7.710, F.A.C., is rewritten and reorganized into five proposed rules that are intended to replace existing Rule 69L-7.710, F.A.C. The proposed rules incorporate an updated version of Form DFS-F5-DWC-9, which includes revised instructions for the billing of medications by dispensing practitioners and revised instructions for pharmacists when billing on Form DFS-F5-DWC-10. The proposed rules also incorporate revised form completion instructions for pharmacies and pharmacists, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, health care providers, work hardening programs, nursing homes and home health agencies. The proposed rules add, revise and delete certain definitions consistent with the implementation of SB 662, Chapter 2013-131, Laws of Florida and, upon federal implementation, the use of the ICD-10 International Classification of Diseases (10th Revision). The proposed rules omit subsection 69L-7.710(3), entitled, “Materials Incorporated by Reference,” which is to be transferred for listing under proposed new Rule Chapter 69L-8, F.A.C., titled, “Selected Materials Incorporated by Reference.”