CA Fee Schedule: 2026 'WC' Report Billing Codes
California’s Division of Workers’ Compensation (CA DWC) recently announced updates to the Physician and Non-Physician Practitioner fee schedule, effective for dates of services rendered on or after March 1, 2026.
These updates include increases for California-specific billing codes for reports and other documentation (prefixed with “WC”).
The CA DWC website lists the most recent orders and related documents. Below is a complete list of the new reimbursements for “WC” codes. As always, the daisyWizard Fee Schedule Calculator and daisyBill software are updated with the latest rates.
California-Specific Codes: Reimbursement Increase
California Code of Regulations Section 9789.12.14 establishes “California Specific Codes,” which begin with the prefix “WC.” Physicians report these codes when submitting reports or furnishing copies of chart notes, x-rays, or scans.
For example, a primary treating physician should bill WC002 when submitting the required PR-2 progress report. Beginning March 1st, the reimbursement for WC002 will be $16.14, up 2.67% from the current rate.
The CA DWC establishes new reimbursements for these WC codes annually. The table below outlines the latest reimbursement rates due as of March 1st and the percentage change in reimbursement.
California-Specific Billing Code |
Description |
Reimbursement Effective 3/1/2026 |
Additional Page Reimbursement Effective 3/1/2026 |
Reimbursement Change % |
WC001 |
Doctor’s First Report of Occupational Illness or Injury (Form 5021) |
Not reimbursable |
N/A (not applicable) |
N/A |
WC002 |
Primary Treating Physician’s Progress Report (Form PR-2) |
$16.14 |
N/A |
2.67% |
WC003 |
Primary Treating Physician’s Permanent and Stationary Report (Form PR-3) |
$50.00 for first page |
$30.74 each additional page. Maximum of six pages absent mutual agreement ($203.70) |
2.69% |
WC004 |
Primary Treating Physician’s Permanent and Stationary Report (Form PR-4) |
$50.00 for first page |
$30.74 each additional page. Maximum of seven pages absent mutual agreement ($234.44) |
2.69% |
WC005 |
Psychiatric Report requested by the WCAB or the Administrative Director, other than medical-legal report |
$50.00 for first page |
$30.74 each additional page. Maximum of six pages absent mutual agreement ($203.70) |
2.69% |
WC007 |
Consultation Reports requested by the WCAB or the Administrative Director |
$50.00 for first page |
$30.74 each additional page. Maximum of six pages absent mutual agreement ($203.70) |
2.69% |
WC008 |
Chart Notes |
$14.45 for up to the first 15 pages |
$0.30 for each additional page after the first 15 pages |
2.70% |
WC009 |
Duplicate Reports |
$14.45 for up to the first 15 pages |
$0.30 for each additional page after the first 15 pages |
2.70% |
WC010 |
Duplication of X-Ray |
$6.62 per x-ray |
N/A |
2.64% |
WC011 |
Duplication of Scan |
$14.45 per scan |
N/A |
0.57% |
WC012 |
Missed Appointments. This code is designated for communication only. It does not imply that compensation is owed. |
No Fee Prescribed / Non-Reimbursable absent agreement |
N/A |
N/A |
Stay tuned; we’ll report on any additional changes to the Physician Fee Schedule in this space. For questions, use the pink chat icon on the bottom right of this screen, or reach out to info@daisybill.com.
Bill the right amount, every time. Try daisyWizard’s Fee Schedule Calculator free for 3 days:
TRY FEE SCHEDULE CALCULATOR
DaisyBill provides content as an insightful service to its readers and clients. It does not offer legal advice and cannot guarantee the accuracy or suitability of its content for a particular purpose.
.png)