PCI Opposes Spine Treatment Guidelines Deviating from ODG

By Bill Kidd, Central Bureau ChiefAn advisory committee to the Oklahoma Workers’ Compensation Court has approved proposed spine treatment guidelines that would allow physicians to deviate from the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG) in four areas – including use of a procedure that could increase the risk of cancer and male sterility.The changes drew no comments at a public hearing in Oklahoma City Friday, but the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) filed written comments opposing the changes – saying the proposed changes are “inappropriate” a...