INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Subject: Numbered Memo 05-08 MAA Nondurable medical supplies and equipment (MSE): Feed schedule corrections.
Effective Date: April 1, 2005.
Document Description: Effective for dates of service on and after April 1, 2005, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will no longer cover the small-size disposable underpads, HCPCS code T4542. In addition, effective retroactive to dates of service on and after January 1, 2005, MAA is placing a minimum size requirement of 810 square inches on the large-size underpads, HCPCS code T4541.
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 2005"), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail salmobl@dshs.wa.gov.
March 7, 2005
Ann Myers, Manager
Rules and Publications Section