WSR 02-03-032

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed January 7, 2002, 3:22 p.m. ]


DESCRIPTION OF INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT


     Document Title: Numbered Memorandum 01-77 MAA.

     Subject: Physician-related services (RBRVS) - Year 2002 CPT/HCPCS changes and additions.

     Effective Date: Claims on and after January 1, 2002.

     Document Description: Effective for claims with dates of service on and after January 1, 2002, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will begin using the Year 2002 CPT¦ and HCPCS Level II code additions and are detailed within this memorandum. Maximum allowable fees for the Year 2002 additions and base anesthesia units (BAU) are also included.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Kevin Sullivan, Regulatory Improvement Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Program Support, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, phone (360) 725-1344 or go to website http://maa.dshs.wa.gov (click on Numbered Memorandum link), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail mailto:sullikm@dshs.wa.gov.

December 28, 2001

E. A. Myers, Manager

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