Home Health

Frequently Asked Questions
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LATEST UPDATES

Answers to the most commonly asked questions related to rates.

7/1/2007 - The July 1, 2007 Rate Updates are available for download.

12/11/07 - There are no January 1, 2008 Rate or Code Updates.

3/21/07 - The July 1 rate updates for this program will also incorporate the change from MSAs to CBSAs. This will also change some rates for providers who are affected by the added CBSAs that do not match MSAs.

7/1/06 - Rates were updated

12/22/05- CMS has made changes to the billing codes for this program. HRSA is updating our fee schedule to match the codes of CMS. Revisions will be effective for dates of service on and after January 1, 2006. Changes may include additions, deletions and changes of descriptions. Depending on the changes there may also be changes to some rates and policy.

7/1/05 - The new July 1, 2005 fee schedule became effective

1/05 - MAA is updating the WAC related to Home Health.

Rates Reimbursement Contact

Dee Dee Howden:
howdedl@dshs.wa.gov

Dee Dee is the contact for the actual reimbursement rates.

For questions regarding the actual amounts paid, billing questions, or policy questions click here.

Related WAC (Washington Administrative Code)
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The WAC provides information on policy, parameters of the program as well as the methodology to determine reimbursement rates.

Billing Instructions
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The BI includes policy related to the program and the process for billing services.

Fee Schedule
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The fee schedule is a spreadsheet of billing codes and maximum reimbursement amounts.

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Page modified: November 2009

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