LEVEL 1 ACCREDITATION EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
A critical document to be completed by the primary treating physician at the opening
and closing of a Worker's Compensation case is - ANSWERSWC 164
A physician must complete the initial report with the appropriate form within many days?
- ANSWERS14 days
True or false-it is not acceptable for the treating medical provider to supply information
regarding work restrictions to the patient's works supervisor without a release from the
patient - ANSWERStrue-detailed medical information should not be given to the
employer without authorization from the patient
"Temporary Total Disability" is provided to an injured worker - ANSWERSwhen a worker
is totally restricted from duty or if the employer cannot provide suitable accommodated
duty (part time, no return to work). Keep in mind, termination of temporary total disability
can happen if the patient is able to return to modified duty, the physician gets written
release to return to regular employment, or the employee fails to return to work on
his/her own accord, even if the physician releases him to work
When the worker returns to employment and receives an impairment rating at the
medical termination of the case, the benefits received a that time are called -
ANSWERSpermanent partial disability: When an injury results in permanent medical
impairment. An impairment rating must be provided for any worker who has a
permanent alteration of ADLs due to the work-related injury. The benefits are based on
the impairment rating of the arthritis treating physician who is level II accredited. In
Colorado, the AMA guidelines third revised guidelines is used to calculate impairment
ratings. The claimant who is not satisfied with the treating physician's impairment rating
can challenge the impairment rating by pain for a division independent medical
examination (DIME).
True or false: A copy of the WC 164 form must always be filed by the authorized
treating physician and with the division of Worker's Compensation - ANSWERSfalse-
WC 164 form should be given to the patient and insurer after each visit. If the physician
does not respond promptly to a request for verification of the work status of the patient,
the insurer may withhold payment of your fees
If an employer is unable to accommodate the claimant's written work restrictions... -
ANSWERStemporary total benefits continue if the employer cannot accommodate the
employee's work restrictions
, True or false: The physician must declare the physical or mental impairment as a result
of the injury is not reasonably expected to improve with time in order to find a patient at
maximal medical improvement - ANSWERSfalse-under Colorado statute, the
improvement of the condition over time without additional medical treatment is not
considered as part of MMI. MMI exist when the underlying condition causing any
disability has become stable and no further treatment is reasonably expected to improve
the condition
Written work restrictions (check all that apply)
a) can be applied at the first medical visit
b) can be applied at the last medical visit
c) can be sufficiently described as, for example, "light duty"
d) when assessed, should be considered as unique and separate from the claimant's
nonwork activities - ANSWERSA, B, D
A provider selected by the employer at time of injury when the employer has not
designated a provider is the
a) medical consultant
b) temporary medical provider
c) authorized treating physician
d) specialist in Worker's Compensation injuries - ANSWERSC
Authorized treating physician: The employer has a right in the first instance to select an
authorize treating physician. The claimant is presented with a list of at least 4
physicians, clinics or a combination thereof, from which the worker must choose a
primary treating physician. If seen for this not timely designate a list of at least 4
providers to the injured worker, then the worker may see the physician of his/her choice.
The physician whom the employee sees on the first visit becomes the authorize
provider and remains the authorize provider unless the insurer and patient agree to
change providers, the worker exercises and option for one unchallenged change of
treating physician, or a judge orders a change in provider.
True or false: when a physician determines permanent medical impairment; chronic
pain cannot be given a rating - ANSWERStrue. A non-accredited physician may
determine MMI, but if there is a permanent impairment, the injured worker must be
referred to a level II accredited physician within 20 days for an impairment rating
Choose all correct answers. MMI
a) is the point at which all medical treatment must stop
b) is defined in the Worker's Compensation act
c) must be documented on the WC-164 form
d) to the point at which every patient must be referred-out for an impairment rating -
ANSWERSB, C
MMI must be documented on WC 164 for and is defined in the Worker's Compensation
fact. Also keep in mind, once the patient is at MMI, maintenance treatment must be
documented on the MMI ( WC 164) form and documentation of any permanent work
restrictions. Once the patient is at MMI, payments for temporary disability case. If the
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
A critical document to be completed by the primary treating physician at the opening
and closing of a Worker's Compensation case is - ANSWERSWC 164
A physician must complete the initial report with the appropriate form within many days?
- ANSWERS14 days
True or false-it is not acceptable for the treating medical provider to supply information
regarding work restrictions to the patient's works supervisor without a release from the
patient - ANSWERStrue-detailed medical information should not be given to the
employer without authorization from the patient
"Temporary Total Disability" is provided to an injured worker - ANSWERSwhen a worker
is totally restricted from duty or if the employer cannot provide suitable accommodated
duty (part time, no return to work). Keep in mind, termination of temporary total disability
can happen if the patient is able to return to modified duty, the physician gets written
release to return to regular employment, or the employee fails to return to work on
his/her own accord, even if the physician releases him to work
When the worker returns to employment and receives an impairment rating at the
medical termination of the case, the benefits received a that time are called -
ANSWERSpermanent partial disability: When an injury results in permanent medical
impairment. An impairment rating must be provided for any worker who has a
permanent alteration of ADLs due to the work-related injury. The benefits are based on
the impairment rating of the arthritis treating physician who is level II accredited. In
Colorado, the AMA guidelines third revised guidelines is used to calculate impairment
ratings. The claimant who is not satisfied with the treating physician's impairment rating
can challenge the impairment rating by pain for a division independent medical
examination (DIME).
True or false: A copy of the WC 164 form must always be filed by the authorized
treating physician and with the division of Worker's Compensation - ANSWERSfalse-
WC 164 form should be given to the patient and insurer after each visit. If the physician
does not respond promptly to a request for verification of the work status of the patient,
the insurer may withhold payment of your fees
If an employer is unable to accommodate the claimant's written work restrictions... -
ANSWERStemporary total benefits continue if the employer cannot accommodate the
employee's work restrictions
, True or false: The physician must declare the physical or mental impairment as a result
of the injury is not reasonably expected to improve with time in order to find a patient at
maximal medical improvement - ANSWERSfalse-under Colorado statute, the
improvement of the condition over time without additional medical treatment is not
considered as part of MMI. MMI exist when the underlying condition causing any
disability has become stable and no further treatment is reasonably expected to improve
the condition
Written work restrictions (check all that apply)
a) can be applied at the first medical visit
b) can be applied at the last medical visit
c) can be sufficiently described as, for example, "light duty"
d) when assessed, should be considered as unique and separate from the claimant's
nonwork activities - ANSWERSA, B, D
A provider selected by the employer at time of injury when the employer has not
designated a provider is the
a) medical consultant
b) temporary medical provider
c) authorized treating physician
d) specialist in Worker's Compensation injuries - ANSWERSC
Authorized treating physician: The employer has a right in the first instance to select an
authorize treating physician. The claimant is presented with a list of at least 4
physicians, clinics or a combination thereof, from which the worker must choose a
primary treating physician. If seen for this not timely designate a list of at least 4
providers to the injured worker, then the worker may see the physician of his/her choice.
The physician whom the employee sees on the first visit becomes the authorize
provider and remains the authorize provider unless the insurer and patient agree to
change providers, the worker exercises and option for one unchallenged change of
treating physician, or a judge orders a change in provider.
True or false: when a physician determines permanent medical impairment; chronic
pain cannot be given a rating - ANSWERStrue. A non-accredited physician may
determine MMI, but if there is a permanent impairment, the injured worker must be
referred to a level II accredited physician within 20 days for an impairment rating
Choose all correct answers. MMI
a) is the point at which all medical treatment must stop
b) is defined in the Worker's Compensation act
c) must be documented on the WC-164 form
d) to the point at which every patient must be referred-out for an impairment rating -
ANSWERSB, C
MMI must be documented on WC 164 for and is defined in the Worker's Compensation
fact. Also keep in mind, once the patient is at MMI, maintenance treatment must be
documented on the MMI ( WC 164) form and documentation of any permanent work
restrictions. Once the patient is at MMI, payments for temporary disability case. If the
