Physicians | WCIRB California

Classification Phraseology as of:

9/1/2023

Classification Code:

8834

Phraseology:

PHYSICIANS' PRACTICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINICS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees and Clerical Telecommuter Employees

Footnote:

This classification applies to physicians' practices or clinics that provide outpatient medical services that are less than 24 hours in duration to treat patients for illness, disease or disorders. Outpatient medical services also include but are not limited to surgery; medical weight loss treatment; physical therapy; acupuncture; chiropractic care; dialysis; x-ray laboratory services; and blood, body fluid or tissue collection or testing. This classification includes the dispensing or provision of medication or medical equipment exclusively to patients by physicians' practices or outpatient clinics, including but not limited to eyeglasses, braces, supports, mobility aids and home testing or monitoring equipment.

This classification also applies to blood banks or blood donor centers.

Physicians employed by facilities, including but not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities shall be assigned to the classification applicable to the facility.

Industry Group/Related Classifications:

Health and Human Services

Rules:

USRP, Part 3, Section III, Rule 4, Standard Exceptions, Subrule c, Standard Exception Classification Procedures
USRP, Appendix IV, Classifications Including Clerical Office Employees, Clerical Telecommuter Employees or Outside Salespersons

Approved Pure Premium Rate:

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Effective Date	Pure Premium Rate	Note
9/1/2023	$0.59	New/Renewal
9/1/2022	$0.61	New/Renewal
9/1/2021	$0.63	New/Renewal

Prior Phraseology and Footnote:

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote	Effective Date
Phraseology: PHYSICIANS' PRACTICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINICS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees Footnote: This classification applies to physicians' practices and clinics that provide outpatient medical services that are less than 24 hours in duration to treat patients for illness, disease and disorders. Outpatient medical services also include but are not limited to surgery; medical weight loss treatment; physical therapy; acupuncture; chiropractic care; dialysis; x-ray laboratory services; and blood, body fluid and tissue collection and testing. Physicians employed by facilities, including but not limited to hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and residential care facilities shall be assigned to the classification applicable to the facility.	1/1/2020

Shown below is the previously published phraseology and footnote

Effective Date

Phraseology:

PHYSICIANS' PRACTICES AND OUTPATIENT CLINICS — all employees — including Clerical Office Employees

Footnote:

This classification applies to physicians' practices and clinics that provide outpatient medical services that are less than 24 hours in duration to treat patients for illness, disease and disorders. Outpatient medical services also include but are not limited to surgery; medical weight loss treatment; physical therapy; acupuncture; chiropractic care; dialysis; x-ray laboratory services; and blood, body fluid and tissue collection and testing.

1/1/2020

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