INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Subject: Ambulatory surgery/centers - Year 2000 changes and additions to CPT codes and HCFA codes.
Effective Date: January 1, 2000.
Document Description: Effective with dates of service on or after January 1, 2000, the Medical Assistance Administration will begin using the Year 2000 CPT and HCPCS Level II code additions and reimburse for cochlear implant services in outpatient settings.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Ann Myers, Regulatory Improvement Coordinator, DSHS, 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.
April 4, 2000
Leslie Saeger, Manager
Regulatory Improvement Project