Worker's Compensation


Worker's Compensation

Effective 7/1/24, Washington Radiology is in contract with the following worker's compensation payors. Please review the information below.

  • What is Worker's Compensation?
    • A government-mandated program that provides benefits to workers who become injured or ill on the job or as a result of the job.

  • Do we accept Worker's Compensation?
    • YES for all exam types! We ONLY accept the following payors when the case is originated in Maryland or Virginia. DC originated cases follow a different process.
      • JAG
      • Homelink
      • Streamline
      • Premier Comp
      • Clarity

  • Required Scheduling Script:
    • "What state approved the worker's comp case? We are only contracted to see cases approved by Maryland and Virginia."
      • DC originated cases - additional information to come. For now, send an email to Leadership.

  • How to enter in Merge RIS:
    • Carrier Name is Worker's Comp payor name
      • JAG (listed in Merge as JAGWC)
      • Homelink
      • Streamline
      • Premier Comp
      • Clarity
    • Policy Number is the Claim Number found on the patient's authorization form

  • Additional Information:
    • The patient MUST bring the Worker's Compensation Authorization Form to the appointment, or it can be faxed to us.
    • The patient will be provided with a CD of their images at the time of their appointment.
    • There is no need to wait the five days for exams that require pre-authorization.

EDITED: 05/22/2025