Workers’ Comp & Attorney Services

Iowa Ortho is committed to providing comprehensive care for workplace injuries, aiming to help employees return to work promptly and safely. Our experienced team offers services such as medical evaluations, second opinions, independent medical exams (IMEs), impairment ratings, and causation determinations. Iowa Ortho collaborates closely with adjusters, case managers, attorneys, and employers to ensure efficient and effective management of each case, delivering documentation and chart notes promptly.

Work Comp Contact Information

Services

  • Medical Evaluation
  • Second Opinions
  • Independent Medical Exams (IME)
  • Impairment Ratings
  • Causation Determinations

Work Comp Resources

FAQs

Your health is the top priority. If it’s an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For non-emergencies, report the injury to your employer and follow their procedures for medical care.
 
Notify your supervisor or manager as soon as possible. You must notify your employer within 90 days of when you knew or should have known that your injury was work-related.

You can contact our dedicated team of workers’ compensation coordinators at Iowa Ortho for assistance with any questions related to care for your work-related injury. They serve as your primary point of contact for matters including scheduling, work restrictions, and return-to-work planning. For support, please call our workers’ compensation line at 515-323-6490.

Our system is designed to automatically fax office notes and work status slips following each patient visit, ensuring timely and consistent updates.

In addition, our dedicated workers’ compensation coordinators are available to assist with any questions or record requests you may have. For added convenience, we offer a secure online portal where you can access appointment details and medical records for the patients assigned to you.

Please feel free to contact our team at any time for support—we’re here to help.

We offer multiple convenient ways to submit a referral to our Workers’ Compensation department:

Fax: 515-362-7913
Email: workcomp@iowaortho.com
Direct Email: Sent directly to your assigned coordinator
Phone: 515-323-6408
Online Portal: Referrals can also be submitted through our workers’ compensation portal

Please use the method most convenient for you. Our team is here to ensure a smooth and efficient referral process.

Yes, but please report the injury to your employer first so that they can direct you on next steps for care.