WSR 97-08-014
INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
[Filed March 24, 1997, 2:04 p.m.]
Document Title: Numbered Memoranda #97-07 MAA.
Subject: Continuation of the temporary removal of prior authorization for selected procedures.
Effective Date: March 1, 1997.
Document Description: This document supersedes numbered memoranda #96-85. Effective for dates of service March 1, 1997, until further notice, MAA will continue to no longer require prior authorization for selected procedure codes and selected diagnosis codes. All services that have prior authorization removed will continue to be subject to postpay review, and all current regulations continue to apply. Areas which continue to no longer require prior authorization are specifically identified within this numbered memorandum. Also, an additional sleep center has been added to the list enclosed and changes have been made to the list of codes on page 5 and 6.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Anne DeJarnette, Administrative Regulations Analyst, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Client Services, P.O. Box 45530, Olympia, WA 98504-5530, phone (360) 664-2320, TDD 1-800-848-5429, FAX (360) 753-7315, e-mail dejarae@dshs.wa.gov.
March 18, 1997
Steven Wish, Section Head
Division of Client Services