WSR 97-17-037

INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF

SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

[Filed August 14, 1997, 9:51 a.m.]

Document Title: Medical News Bulletin 8/97 #3.

Subject: Implementation of September 1997 Length of Stay Criteria.

Effective Date: September 1, 1997.

Document Description: Effective September 1, 1997, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will implement the HCIA 1997 Length of Stay (LOS) by Diagnosis - Western Region criteria in its claims processing system for both children and adults. The length of stay will be calculated at the 75th percentile. All non-DRG claims with an admit date of September 1, 1997, or after will use the new criteria.

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 Program Support, 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.

Roxie Schalliol, Section Head