Work Comp Doctor in Chicago
Work Comp Chicago schedules injured workers with licensed providers for chiropractic care and physical therapy, with referrals for imaging and pain management. For a covered work injury, the provider bills the employer or its insurer directly, and Illinois law lets you choose your own doctor.
What a work injury visit covers
- A history of the incident: what you were doing, when it happened and what you felt
- A physical examination of the injured area
- A treatment plan written for your injury and your job duties
- A work status note describing what you can and cannot do while you recover
- Referrals for imaging or pain management when the provider finds they are needed
Records your claim may need
Every visit is documented. With your written authorization, visit notes, work status notes and bills are sent to the parties handling your claim, so the medical side of your file stays complete.
Getting back to work
The work status note lists what you can and cannot do. It is updated as you improve, so your employer has current restrictions in writing.
Common questions
Will I get a note for work?+
Yes. The provider writes a work status note at the visit describing any restrictions.
Can I come in if I already saw another doctor?+
In general, an injured worker in Illinois may choose two physicians. Tell us who you have already seen so we can explain how that applies.
Do I pay at the visit?+
For a covered work injury, the provider bills the employer or its insurer directly.