Washington F252-097-000: Subacute Opioid Request Form

Generic short-acting opioids are covered without authorization for up to 6 weeks after a Washington work injury; past that point, prescribers use this form to request coverage between 6 and 12 weeks from injury or surgery. It records prior chronic opioid use, function and pain against baseline, PMP and urine drug test results, addiction, substance use and depression screening, contraindications and total MED.

Who completes it

The prescribing provider completes every section and signs with an L&I provider number or NPI.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
For State Fund claims, mail or fax it to L&I at least 2 weeks before coverage ends, with chart notes. For self-insured claims, contact the self-insurer or its third-party administrator.
Who pays
Bill 1076M when screening results are documented in the record but not sent, or 1077M, which pays more, when copies of all required screenings are submitted with the form.

Good to know

  • Opioids must produce clinically meaningful improvement in function and pain, at least 30% compared with baseline or after a dose change.
  • Long-acting opioids such as OxyContin, MS Contin or methadone are not covered for acute post-injury or post-surgical pain under L&I's pharmacy policy.
  • For coverage past 12 weeks, switch to the Chronic Opioid Request Form (F252-091-000), billed as 1078M, along with a signed treatment agreement.

Get the official form

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Subacute Opioid Request Form

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between codes 1076M and 1077M?

Both bill the Subacute Opioid Request Form. Use 1076M when screening results are documented in the medical record but not submitted. Use 1077M, which pays more, when you send copies of the urine drug test, opioid addiction risk screen, substance use disorder screen and depression screen if indicated.

When does Washington require the subacute opioid form?

When opioids are prescribed between 6 and 12 weeks after the date of injury or surgery. Generic short-acting opioids are covered without authorization for up to 6 weeks for an acute injury, and after 12 weeks the Chronic Opioid Request Form applies instead.