WSR 97-15-009

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[Filed July 3, 1997, 4:00 p.m.]

Document Title: 97-47 MAA.

Subject: Sterilization procedures.

Effective Date: Issued July 1, 1997.

Document Description: This numbered memorandum has instructions and clarifications to assist providers when billing for sterilization procedures.

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, phone (360) 664-2320, TDD 1-800-848-5429, FAX (360) 753-7315, e-mail dejarae@dshs.wa.gov.

July 1, 1997

Julie Lake, Director