WSR 99-23-020

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed November 9, 1999, 11:28 a.m. ]


DESCRIPTION OF INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT


Document Title: 99-59 MAA Numbered Memorandum.

Subject: Expedited prior authorization for severe malocclusions for orthodontists only.

Effective Date: December 1, 1999.

Document Description: Effective for dates of service on or after December 1, 1999, expedited prior authorization (EPA) will be implemented for orthodontists only as a one-year project for procedure codes identified within this numbered memorandum. Orthodontists must use the Handicapping Labiolingual Deviation (HLD) Index Scale, Washington Modified (WA-Mod) enclosed with this memo to determine whether EPA is appropriate.

To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Ann Myers, Regulatory Improvement Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Program Support, P.O. Box 45530, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 586-2337, TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 753-7315, e-mail mailto:MYERSEA@dshs.wa.gov.

November 3, 1999

Leslie Saeger

Regulatory Improvement

Project Manager

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