Does "treatment" under Workers' Compensation include consultations for diagnostic tests?

In the context of Workers' Compensation, "treatment" typically refers to the medical care administered to an injured worker to address their condition arising from a workplace injury. This includes procedures, therapies, and medications aimed at alleviating pain, restoring function, or promoting recovery.

Consultations for diagnostic tests, while essential for determining the nature and extent of an injury, do not fall under the direct definition of treatment. Instead, they are often classified as part of the diagnostic or evaluative process, which precedes treatment. This distinction is important as it delineates the scope of what is considered active treatment versus preliminary diagnostic assessments. Therefore, it is correct to state that treatment under Workers' Compensation does not encompass consultations for diagnostic tests.

Understanding this distinction is crucial for advocates and claimants alike, as it affects both the types of services covered and the potential costs associated with a workers' compensation claim.