House reference · desk no. 03
Workers compensation glossary
AME
Agreed medical evaluator.
DWC
Division of Workers Compensation.
DWC-1
Workers compensation claim form.
IMR
Independent medical review.
I&A
Information and Assistance.
MMI
Maximum medical improvement.
MPN
Medical provider network.
PD
Permanent disability.
P&S
Permanent and stationary.
QME
Qualified medical evaluator.
SJDB
Supplemental job displacement benefit.
TD
Temporary disability.
UR
Utilization review.
WCAB
Workers Compensation Appeals Board.
DEU
Disability Evaluation Unit.
apportionment
Allocation of disability among contributing causes under the applicable rules.
claims administrator
The insurer, third-party administrator, or employer handling the claim.
medical-legal report
A report prepared to address a disputed workers compensation medical issue.
work status
A clinicians description of work capacity or restrictions.
AMA Guides
The impairment-guideline reference used by applicable rating rules.