Washington F252-118-000: Dental Opioid Limit Exception

L&I limits opioid prescriptions from dental providers to a 3-day supply, and Washington dentists use this one-page form to request an exception for post-surgical pain on a workers' compensation claim. The dentist names the dental procedure, attaching the notes, sets out the proposed pain plan with drug, dose, instructions and quantity, and confirms checking the Prescription Monitoring Program.

Who completes it

The prescribing dentist completes and signs it, adding a phone number.

Submitting and payment

How to submit it
Fax it with supporting medical documentation to L&I's Drug Review Program at the number printed on the form.
Who pays
The form lists no billing code; it decides whether opioids beyond the 3-day dental limit will be covered on the claim.

Good to know

  • The form notes that three days or less of opioids is sufficient for most dental procedures and points prescribers to the Bree Dental Guidelines.
  • If the worker gets opioids or sedatives from other prescribers, you confirm having contacted them to coordinate care before making the request.
  • Drugs that require prior authorization are not covered if approval is not obtained before the prescription is filled.

Get the official form

Download the current version from the source each time; forms change without notice.

Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request

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If your copy of the form is a fillable PDF, upload it once and Vero Documents fills it from the visit note and the chart, ready for you to review and sign. Download, print, or email the finished form, with the patient’s consent.

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Frequently asked questions

How many days of opioids can a dentist prescribe on a Washington workers' comp claim?

Up to a 3-day supply. L&I's pharmacy payment policy limits opioid prescriptions from dental providers to a maximum 3-day supply. To cover more for post-surgical pain, submit this exception request with the procedure notes and the proposed pain management plan.

What PMP check does the dental opioid exception require?

You confirm checking Washington's Prescription Monitoring Program to verify the worker is not receiving opioids or sedatives from other prescribers, and if they are, that you contacted those prescribers to coordinate care. If you check No, the form asks you to check the PMP before proceeding.