WSR 05-09-076

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[ Filed April 19, 2005, 3:44 p.m. ]


DESCRIPTION OF INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT


     Document Title: Numbered Memorandum 05-23 MAA.

     Subject: Clarification for billing outpatient services and additional procedures using place of service 22.

     Effective Date: Retroactive to January 4, 2005.

     Document Description: This memorandum clarifies when clinics can bill the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) using place of service 22. In addition, retroactive to dates of service on and after January 4, 2005, clinics may bill for early and periodic screening, diagnosis, and treatment (EPSDT) services and ante partum care using place of service 22 in certain instances.

     To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Barbara Salmon, Office of Rules and Publications, 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 web site 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.

April 12, 2005

Barbara L. Salmon

for Ann Myers, Manager

Rules and Publications Section

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