April 15, 2024
We’re actively processing bills to minimize further delays, and we appreciate your patience.
March 6, 2024
When did you last confirm your clinic information is correct?
What are the latest updates for providers?
January 1, 2024
Pinnacol transitioned to a new bill payment vendor, Optum Financial, and two new clearinghouses.
Prior authorization requirements for opioid prescriptions
Prescribing providers must conform to regulations set forth by the respective licensing board
November 27, 2023
The DOWC recently finalized rule changes that affect workers’ comp billing, effective 1/1/24.
September 5, 2023
On Aug. 10, Pinnacol hosted a provider and vendor fair at our Lowry office.
June 12, 2023
Susan Zickefoose, M.D. is the latest physician in our series about best practices in workers' comp.
January 1, 2023
The history, examination and medical decision-making are normally the key components
DOWC guidelines for billing e-stim supplies
The WC196 Rehabilitation Communication form was created by the Division of Workers’ Compensation to
Produce complete, legible documentation and use billing codes appropriately to avoid payment denials
Why was my supplementary payment for the WC196 form denied even though I sent the form to Pinnacol?
Pinnacol's contract obligations and the DOWC requirements for interpretation services
November 30, 2022
Billing guidelines for freestanding emergency department charges may differ from what you expect.
September 8, 2022
Interview with Kathryn Bird, D.O.
August 9, 2022
The National Provider Identifier is a unique 10-digit ID number assigned to healthcare providers.
June 7, 2022
Interview with Joseph Adragna, M.D., Peak Family Medicine in Montrose
April 11, 2022
By now, we’ve all heard it: our nation’s physicians are burned out. Depleted. Exhausted.
March 4, 2022
Interview with Lucia London, N.P., Vail Health Occupational Health.
August 31, 2021
As an ATP, you should be able to make MMI decisions on your own in the majority of instances.
June 1, 2021
The requirement to electronically prescribe controlled substances went into effect July 1, 2021.
May 27, 2021
Interview with Tasha Alexis, M.D., San Luis Valley Occupational Medicine, Alamosa.
April 15, 2021
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DOWC) reviews the fee schedule on or before July 1 each year.
March 17, 2021
Interview with Matt Miller, M.D., Front Range Occupational Medicine, Golden.
We work hard to ensure our providers have access to Pinnacol's educational resources you rely on
December 11, 2020
Quality care for injured workers includes therapeutic activities to enhance the patient mobility...
September 14, 2020
In the setting of neuropathic pain, clinicians need to determine whether a gabapentinoid
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a sudden increase in the adoption and use of telemedicine.
February 18, 2020
The medical provider renders clinical care and is adept at facilitating return to work for patients.
February 17, 2020
Do you have a patient you want to assist with resuming work?
September 15, 2019
Cases that are complex or involve delayed recovery are uncommon, but they often take up a
September 5, 2019
Brenden Matus, M.D., MPH, practices occupational medicine at WorkWell Occupational Medicine in
June 26, 2019
As part of compliance requirements, a team of Pinnacol auditors reviews a subset of provider bills
While most of Colorado's residents reside in major cities, approximately one-sixth of the population
March 12, 2019
Payment approval is limited to the number of sessions in initial time to produce effect guidelines.
December 12, 2018
Help workers resume work safely and swiftly by supporting awareness and communication.
October 19, 2018
There are several things you can do to speed up your payments.
September 25, 2018
Manager of the Medical Policy Unit Dan Sung discusses utilizing the medical treatment guidelines.
As part of a two-part series, Pinnacol Assurance recently published the article Healing our healers:
September 13, 2018
Dr. Glenn Herrmann is a board-certified plastic reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon
June 20, 2018
Over 90% of patients with uncomplicated acute back pain improve within six weeks without treatment.
June 14, 2018
Medical records must contain documentation showing the needs of each patient during each encounter.
November 22, 2017
Back pain is the most common type of injury in workers’ compensation. Assess your knowledge.
September 16, 2017
OSHA regulates work-related injury and illness recordkeeping