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

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1600

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 182-550-1600
- **Heading:** WAC 182-550-1600. Specific items/services not covered
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 182 / Chapter 182-550 / Section 182-550-1600

## Text

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."

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 182-550-1000 WAC 182-550-1000. Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1000.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1050 WAC 182-550-1050. Hospital services definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1050.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1100 WAC 182-550-1100. Hospital care — General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1100.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1200 WAC 182-550-1200. Restrictions on hospital coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1200.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1300 WAC 182-550-1300. Revenue code categories and subcategories](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1300.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1350 WAC 182-550-1350. Revenue code categories and subcategories — CPT and HCPCS reporting requirements for outpatient hospitals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1350.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1400 WAC 182-550-1400. Covered and noncovered revenue code categories and subcategories for inpatient hospital services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1400.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1500 WAC 182-550-1500. Covered and noncovered revenue code categories and subcategories for outpatient hospital services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1500.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1600 WAC 182-550-1600. Specific items/services not covered](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1600.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1650 WAC 182-550-1650. Adverse events, hospital-acquired conditions, and present on admission indicators](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1650.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1700 WAC 182-550-1700. Authorization and utilization review (UR) of inpatient and outpatient hospital services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1700.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1800 WAC 182-550-1800. Hospital specialty services not requiring prior authorization](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1800.md)
- [WAC 182-550-1900 WAC 182-550-1900. Transplant coverage](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_1900.md)
- [WAC 182-550-2100 WAC 182-550-2100. Requirements — Transplant facilities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_182_550_2100.md)

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