INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Subject: Occupational therapy -- Aquatic therapy services (CPT code 97113) added to coverage effective April 1, 2004.
Effective Date: March 31, 2004.
Document Description: Effective for dates of service on and after April 1, 2004, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will reimburse occupational therapy providers for aquatic therapy with therapeutic exercises.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Barbara Salmon, Rules and Publications Section, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Policy and Analysis, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, phone (360) 725-1349 or go to website http://maa.dshs.wa.gov/download/publicationsfees.htm (click on "Numbered Memos," "Year 2003"), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail salmobl@dshs.wa.gov.
July 7, 2004
E. A. Myers, Manager
Rules and Publications Section