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Podiatrist billing and reporting

Reporting

Fax all reports including surgical reports within five working days from the date of service to 604 276-3195 in the Lower Mainland or toll-free at 1 888 922-3299.

Invoice forms

Fax a separate invoice for each worker treated to WorkSafeBC at 604 276-3195 in the Lower Mainland or toll-free at 1 888 922-3299.

Each invoice must include the following information in order for payment to be processed:

  • Podiatrist's name
  • Podiatrist's WorkSafeBC payee number
  • Invoice number
  • Location the service was provided
  • Podiatrist's business address (if different from the service location)
  • Date of invoice
  • Claim number
  • Worker's name
  • Personal health number (if available)
  • Date of injury
  • Date of service
  • Statement of the service(s) provided and fee item code number, if available
  • Total current amount owing

Re-billings

  • Re-billings must clearly indicate "Rebilling of Service"
  • Re-billings must commence after 90 days
  • Must provide name of WorkSafeBC officer who authorized service

Incomplete invoices will be returned.

Billable services and fees

A podiatrist may bill the WCB for the following services:

Primary Care Services (PDF 21kb)
When the podiatrist provides services as a primary care provider the services are reimbursed in accordance with the BCMA fee schedule for MSP and WCB items.

Referral Services (PDF 29kb)
When the podiatrist receives referrals from a medical practitioner the podiatrist is reimbursed as a specialist for orthopedic services as presented in the BCMA fee schedule for MSP and WCB fee items.

Special Podiatric Procedures (PDF 21kb)
When the podiatrist performs special podiatric procedures reimbursement is for the fee items identified. Fee items are inclusive for all procedures associated with the services provided.

The fee schedules for podiatric services are in effect from June 20, 2002 to June 19, 2005.

GST and PST

As a provincially legislated body, WorkSafeBC is GST exempt. We pay PST when applicable.

For more information

If you have questions regarding billing or payment, contact the WorkSafeBC Health Care Services Payment Office at 604 276-3085 or toll-free at 1 888 422-2228.