To submit the Primary Treating Physician's Progress Report (PR-2), you can send it to the claims administrator via email, fax, or physical mail. It is crucial to include all required information and ensure the form is signed and dated by the primary treating physician. Recommended submission methods include: Email: claimsadmin@example.com, Fax: (123) 456-7890, Physical Address: Claims Administrator, 123 Main St, Suite 100, City, State, ZIP. Always retain a copy of the submitted form for your records. Timely submission helps ensure that the patient's treatment and benefits are not delayed.

The Primary Treating Physician's Progress Report (PR-2) should be submitted periodically, typically every 45 days after the last report. In 2024 and 2025, important dates include January 15, April 1, June 15, September 1, and December 15 for submissions.

The Primary Treating Physician's Progress Report (PR-2) serves as a crucial document in workers' compensation cases, allowing primary treating physicians to report on the treatment and progress of their patients. This form includes sections for subjective complaints, objective findings, diagnoses, and the treatment plan. Accurate and timely submission of this form ensures that all parties involved, including claims administrators, employers, patients, and insurance providers, have up-to-date information regarding the patient's condition and treatment progress. The PR-2 form also helps in making informed decisions about the continuation, modification, or conclusion of the patient's treatment based on documented evidence.

• 1. Patient Information: Includes the patient's name, address, date of injury, date of birth, occupation, SSN, and claims administrator details.
• 2. Subjective Complaints: Documents the patient's subjective complaints regarding their condition.
• 3. Objective Findings: Includes significant physical examination, laboratory, imaging, or other diagnostic findings.
• 4. Diagnoses: Lists the patient's diagnoses with corresponding ICD-9 codes.
• 5. Treatment Plan: Outlines the treatment rendered to date, planned treatments, and any changes in the treatment plan.
• 6. Work Status: Details the patient's work status, including any restrictions or limitations.
• 7. Physician's Declaration and Signature: The primary treating physician must sign and date the form, declaring its accuracy under penalty of perjury.

Failure to submit the Primary Treating Physician's Progress Report (PR-2) can result in delays or complications in the patient's workers' compensation case.

• Delayed Treatment: Without the report, necessary treatments may be delayed or denied.
• Lack of Documentation: Failure to provide the report can result in insufficient documentation of the patient's condition and treatment progress.
• Impact on Benefits: The patient's workers' compensation benefits may be adversely affected if the report is not submitted on time.

• 1. Periodic Reporting: Submit every 45 days after the last report to provide updates on the patient's condition.
• 2. Change in Treatment Plan: Use the form to document any changes in the patient's treatment plan.
• 3. Change in Work Status: Report any changes in the patient's work status, including restrictions or return to work.
• 4. Request for Authorization: Use the form to request authorization for surgery, hospitalization, or other treatments.
• 5. Response to Information Request: Submit the form in response to requests for information from claims administrators or other parties.