WAC 182-550-1600. Specific items/services not covered

The medicaid agency does not pay for an inpatient or outpatient hospital service, treatment, equipment, drug, or supply that is not listed or referred to as a covered service in this chapter. The following list of noncovered items and services is not intended to be all-inclusive. Noncovered items and services include, but are not limited to:

(1) Personal care items such as, but not limited to, slippers, toothbrush, comb, hair dryer, and make-up;

(2) Telephone/telegraph services or television/radio rentals;

(3) Medical photographic or audio/videotape records;

(4) Crisis counseling;

(5) Psychiatric day care;

(6) Ancillary services, such as respiratory and physical therapy, performed by regular nursing staff assigned to the floor or unit;

(7) Standby personnel and travel time;

(8) Routine hospital medical supplies and equipment such as bed scales;

(9) Handling fees and portable X-ray charges;

(10) Room and equipment charges ("rental charges") for use periods concurrent with another room or similar equipment for the same client;

(11) Cafeteria charges; and

(12) Services and supplies provided to nonpatients, such as meals and "father packs."