WSR 13-01-073

INTERPRETIVE AND POLICY STATEMENT

HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY


[ Filed December 18, 2012, 11:20 a.m. ]


Notice of Interpretive or Policy Statement


     In accordance with RCW 34.05.230(12), following is a list of policy and interpretive statements issued by the health care authority (HCA).

HCA

Legal and Administrative Services



     Document Title: Provider Notice #12-101.

     Subject: Respiratory care medicaid provider guide.

     The respiratory care medicaid provider guide is being updated with codes for oxygen and oxygen equipment, nebulizers and accessories, continuous positive airway pressure system, tracheostomy supply and professional services. To clarify coverage policy for respiratory care, the agency also is replacing the "#" sign indicator in the coverage table and the fee schedule with the "NC" abbreviation.

     For additional information, contact Amber Lougheed, HCA, P.O. Box 45504, phone (360) 725-1349, TDD/TTY 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail amber.lougheed@hca.wa.gov, web site http://www.hca.wa.gov/.