# PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Aggregated by Superinsight from public-domain sources, as of 2026-10-05. Domain: wc/ny. --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.1 — Medical Care {#a.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.1 — Medical Care** · page 8 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.2 — Rendering Of Medical Services {#a.2} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.2* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.2 — Rendering Of Medical Services** · page 8 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.3 — Positive Patient Response {#a.3} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.3* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.3 — Positive Patient Response** · page 8 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.4 — Re-Evaluate Treatment {#a.4} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.4* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.4 — Re-Evaluate Treatment** · page 8 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.5 — Education {#a.5} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.5* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.5 — Education** · pages 8–9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.6 — Acuity {#a.6} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.6* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.6 — Acuity** · page 9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.7 — Initial Evaluation {#a.7} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.7* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.7 — Initial Evaluation** · page 9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.8 — Diagnostic Time Frames {#a.8} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.8* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.8 — Diagnostic Time Frames** · page 9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.9 — Treatment Time Frames {#a.9} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.9* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.9 — Treatment Time Frames** · page 9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.10 — Delayed Recovery {#a.10} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.10* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.10 — Delayed Recovery** · page 9 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.11 — Active Interventions {#a.11} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.11* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.11 — Active Interventions** · page 10 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.12 — Active Therapeutic Exercise Program {#a.12} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.12* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.12 — Active Therapeutic Exercise Program** · page 10 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.13 — Diagnostic Imaging And Testing Procedures {#a.13} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.13* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.13 — Diagnostic Imaging And Testing Procedures** · page 10 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.14 — Surgical Interventions {#a.14} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.14* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.14 — Surgical Interventions** · page 11 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.15 — Pre-Authorization {#a.15} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.15* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.15 — Pre-Authorization** · page 11 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.16 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations {#a.16} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.16* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.16 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluations** · pages 11–12 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.17 — Personality/Psychological/Psychosocial Intervention {#a.17} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.17* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.17 — Personality/Psychological/Psychosocial Intervention** · page 12 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.18 — Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) {#a.18} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.18* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.18 — Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE)** · page 13 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.19 — Return To Work {#a.19} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.19* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.19 — Return To Work** · page 13 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.20 — Job Site Evaluation {#a.20} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.20* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.20 — Job Site Evaluation** · pages 13–14 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.21 — Guideline Recommendations And Medical Evidence {#a.21} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.21* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.21 — Guideline Recommendations And Medical Evidence** · page 14 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.22 — Experimental/Investigational Treatment {#a.22} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.22* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.22 — Experimental/Investigational Treatment** · page 14 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.23 — Injured Workers As Patients {#a.23} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.23* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.23 — Injured Workers As Patients** · page 14 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § A.24 — Scope Of Practice {#a.24} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § A.24* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ A.24 — Scope Of Practice** · pages 14–15 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.1 — PTSD/ASD: Definition {#b.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.1 — PTSD/ASD: Definition** · page 15 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.2.a — ASD: Prognosis {#b.2.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.2.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.2.a — ASD: Prognosis** · pages 15–16 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.2.b — PTSD: Prognosis {#b.2.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.2.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.2.b — PTSD: Prognosis** · page 16 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.3.a — ASD {#b.3.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.3.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.3.a — ASD** · page 16 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.3.b — PTSD Psychological Management {#b.3.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.3.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.3.b — PTSD Psychological Management** · page 16 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.3.c.i — ASD: Pharmacological Management {#b.3.c.i} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.3.c.i* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.3.c.i — ASD: Pharmacological Management** · page 16 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § B.3.c.ii — PTSD: Pharmacological Management {#b.3.c.ii} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § B.3.c.ii* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ B.3.c.ii — PTSD: Pharmacological Management** · pages 16–18 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § C.1 — DSM-IV versus DSM-5: Clinical Practice Guideline Implications {#c.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § C.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ C.1 — DSM-IV versus DSM-5: Clinical Practice Guideline Implications** · page 19 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § D.1 — Initial Assessment {#d.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § D.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ D.1 — Initial Assessment** · pages 19–20 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § E.1 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluation {#e.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § E.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ E.1 — Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluation** · page 20 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § E.2 — ASD/PTSD Screening Tools {#e.2} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § E.2* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ E.2 — ASD/PTSD Screening Tools** · page 20 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § E.3 — Psychometric Testing: ASD/PTSD {#e.3} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § E.3* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ E.3 — Psychometric Testing: ASD/PTSD** · page 21 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § E.4 — Outcome Measures {#e.4} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § E.4* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ E.4 — Outcome Measures** · page 21 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § E.5 — Functional MRI {#e.5} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § E.5* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ E.5 — Functional MRI** · page 21 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § F.1 — Behavioral and Psychological Interventions {#f.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § F.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ F.1 — Behavioral and Psychological Interventions** · page 21 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § F.1.a — Trauma Focused Psychotherapies {#f.1.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § F.1.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ F.1.a — Trauma Focused Psychotherapies** · page 22 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § F.1.a.i — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Imagery Rehearsal Training, Brief {#f.1.a.i} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § F.1.a.i* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ F.1.a.i — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (including Cognitive Processing Therapy, Imagery Rehearsal Training, Brief** · page 22 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § F.1.a.ii — Exposure Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy {#f.1.a.ii} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § F.1.a.ii* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ F.1.a.ii — Exposure Therapy and Prolonged Exposure Therapy** · pages 22–23 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § F.1.a.ii.a — Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy {#f.1.a.ii.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § F.1.a.ii.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ F.1.a.ii.a — Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy** · page 23 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § G.1 — Interpersonal Psychotherapy {#g.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § G.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ G.1 — Interpersonal Psychotherapy** · page 24 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § G.1.a — Stress Inoculation Training {#g.1.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § G.1.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ G.1.a — Stress Inoculation Training** · page 24 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § G.1.b — Seeking Safety {#g.1.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § G.1.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ G.1.b — Seeking Safety** · page 24 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § G.1.c — Dialectical Behavioral Therapy {#g.1.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § G.1.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ G.1.c — Dialectical Behavioral Therapy** · page 24 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § H.1 — Mind/Body Interventions: Yoga {#h.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § H.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ H.1 — Mind/Body Interventions: Yoga** · page 24 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § H.2 — Mind/Body Interventions: Guided Imagery {#h.2} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § H.2* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ H.2 — Mind/Body Interventions: Guided Imagery** · page 25 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § H.3 — Mind/Body Interventions: Mindfulness {#h.3} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § H.3* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ H.3 — Mind/Body Interventions: Mindfulness** · page 25 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.a — Sertraline {#i.1.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.a — Sertraline** · page 25 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.b — Paroxetine {#i.1.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.b — Paroxetine** · pages 25–26 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.c — Fluoxetine {#i.1.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.c — Fluoxetine** · page 26 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.d — Fluvoxamine {#i.1.d} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.d* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.d — Fluvoxamine** · page 26 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.e — Escitalopram {#i.1.e} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.e* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.e — Escitalopram** · page 26 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.f — Citalopram {#i.1.f} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.f* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.f — Citalopram** · pages 26–27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.1.g — Vilazodone {#i.1.g} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.1.g* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.1.g — Vilazodone** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.2.a — Venlafaxine {#i.2.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.2.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.2.a — Venlafaxine** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.3.a — Amitriptyline {#i.3.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.3.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.3.a — Amitriptyline** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.3.b — Desipramine {#i.3.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.3.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.3.b — Desipramine** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.3.c — Imipramine {#i.3.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.3.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.3.c — Imipramine** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.3.d — Nortriptyline {#i.3.d} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.3.d* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.3.d — Nortriptyline** · page 27 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.3.e — Mirtazapine {#i.3.e} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.3.e* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.3.e — Mirtazapine** · pages 27–28 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.4.a — Phenelzine {#i.4.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.4.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.4.a — Phenelzine** · page 28 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.5.a — Trazodone {#i.5.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.5.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.5.a — Trazodone** · page 28 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.5.b — Nefazodone {#i.5.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.5.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.5.b — Nefazodone** · pages 28–29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.5.c — Bupropion {#i.5.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.5.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.5.c — Bupropion** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.6 — Benzodiazepines {#i.6} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.6* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.6 — Benzodiazepines** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.7.a — Gabapentin {#i.7.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.7.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.7.a — Gabapentin** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.7.b — Lamotrigine {#i.7.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.7.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.7.b — Lamotrigine** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.7.c — Topiramate {#i.7.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.7.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.7.c — Topiramate** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.7.d — Valproic Acid {#i.7.d} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.7.d* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.7.d — Valproic Acid** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.7.e — Tiagabine {#i.7.e} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.7.e* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.7.e — Tiagabine** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.8.a — Aripiprazole {#i.8.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.8.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.8.a — Aripiprazole** · page 29 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.8.b — Quetiapine {#i.8.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.8.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.8.b — Quetiapine** · page 30 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.8.c — Risperidone {#i.8.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.8.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.8.c — Risperidone** · page 30 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.8.d — Olanzapine {#i.8.d} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.8.d* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.8.d — Olanzapine** · page 30 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.9.a — Propranolol {#i.9.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.9.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.9.a — Propranolol** · page 30 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.9.b — Prazosin {#i.9.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.9.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.9.b — Prazosin** · page 30 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.9.c — Guanfacine {#i.9.c} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.9.c* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.9.c — Guanfacine** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.9.d — Clonidine {#i.9.d} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.9.d* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.9.d — Clonidine** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.9.e — Doxazosin {#i.9.e} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.9.e* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.9.e — Doxazosin** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.10.a — Hydrocortisone {#i.10.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.10.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.10.a — Hydrocortisone** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.11.a — Nutraceuticals {#i.11.a} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.11.a* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.11.a — Nutraceuticals** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § I.11.b — Omega-3 Fatty Acids {#i.11.b} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § I.11.b* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ I.11.b — Omega-3 Fatty Acids** · page 31 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § J.1 — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Repetitive Transcranial {#j.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § J.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ J.1 — Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and Repetitive Transcranial** · pages 31–32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § J.2 — Deep Brain Stimulation {#j.2} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § J.2* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ J.2 — Deep Brain Stimulation** · page 32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § J.3 — Vagal Nerve Stimulation {#j.3} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § J.3* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ J.3 — Vagal Nerve Stimulation** · page 32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § J.4 — Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation {#j.4} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § J.4* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ J.4 — Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation** · page 32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § K.1 — Massage {#k.1} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § K.1* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ K.1 — Massage** · page 32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d). --- ## PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG § K.2 — Acupuncture {#k.2} *NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder MTG, 1st ed., § K.2* Official source: _NY WCB PTSD and Acute Stress Disorder Medical Treatment Guidelines, First Edition (September 15, 2020), effective for treatment on or after 2022-05-02 — governing edition per 12 NYCRR § 324.2(a)(13)._ **§ K.2 — Acupuncture** · page 32 of the guideline. The guideline text is published by the Workers' Compensation Board and is not reproduced here. Read the section in the WCB PDF (link above). Care that departs from the guideline requires a variance under 12 NYCRR § 324.3; procedures over $1,000 that follow it are pre-authorized under § 324.2(d).