# CO DIME Program Guide | Medrecords AI

> Colorado's DIME (Division Independent Medical Examination) is the state-selected examination that resolves MMI and impairment disputes, applied within 30 days of a dispute.

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## Program overview

Either party disputing an authorized treating physician's MMI or impairment determination files a Notice and Proposal and Application for a DIME within 30 days. Rule 11 was updated effective April 2025.

## Fees

Rule 11-5 establishes a fee schedule for DIME physicians, based primarily on the designated body part.

## Key facts

- **Program:** DIME
- **Agency:** Colorado Division of Workers' Compensation
- **Statute / rules:** C.R.S. § 8-43-502; Workers' Comp Rules of Procedure Rule 11
- **AMA Guides edition:** Edition per Rule 11 (verify current)
- **Edition basis:** Rule 11
- **MMI rules:** DIME resolves disputes over MMI and impairment determinations
- **Key forms:** Notice and Proposal and Application for a DIME
- **Fee schedule:** Rule 11 fee schedule (based primarily on designated body part)
- **Telehealth:** Not verified in this pass

## Sources

- [Colorado DWC Rules of Procedure](https://cdle.colorado.gov/dwc/workers-compensation-rules-of-procedure)
- [C.R.S. 8-43-502](https://colorado.public.law/statutes/crs_8-43-502)

Last verified: 2026-08-15