INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
Subject: Blood banks - Year 2002 changes and additions to CPT¦ and HCPCS codes.
Effective Date: Dates of service on and after January 1, 2002.
Document Description: Effective for claims with dates of service on and after January 1, 2002, the Medical Assistance Administration (MAA) will begin using the Year 2002 CPT¦ and HCPCS Level II code additions as discussed in this memorandum. Maximum allowable fees for the Year 2002 additions are also included.
To receive a copy of the interpretive or policy statement, contact Kevin Sullivan, Regulatory Improvement Coordinator, Department of Social and Health Services, Medical Assistance Administration, Division of Policy and Analysis, P.O. Box 45533, Olympia, WA 98504-5533, phone (360) 725-1344 or go to website http://maa.dshs.wa.gov (click on Numbered Memorandum link), TDD 1-800-848-5429, fax (360) 586-9727, e-mail mailto:sullikm@dshs.wa.gov.
January 22, 2002
E. A. Myers, Manager
Rules and Publications Section