WSR 97-15-010

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[Filed July 3, 1997, 4:02 p.m.]

Document Title: 97-10 MAA.

Subject: Update resource based relative value scale (RBRVS), anesthesiology relative value system for physicians (RVSP), base anesthesia units (BAU), and vendor rate increase.

Effective Date: July 1, 1997.

Document Description: This memorandum is accompanying a newly revised resource-based relative value scale fee schedule. Effective with services provided on or after July 1, 1997, MAA will (1) implement the remaining Medicare physician fee schedule data base 1997 relative value units (RVUs) and many of its policy changes; (2) implement changes to the base anesthesia units (BAU); (3) apply the 2.0% ratable reduction and 3.0% vendor rate increase for an overall vendor rate increase of one percent; and other technical changes.

To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Anne DeJarnette, Administrative Regulations Analyst, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Client Services, P.O. Box 45530, Olympia, WA 98504, phone (360) 664-2320, TDD 1-800-848-5429, FAX (360) 753-7315, e-mail dejarae@dshs.wa.gov.

July 1, 1997

Julie Lake, Director