DATE:    February 12, 2004

TO:        All Interested Parties

FROM:   Health Care Services Division

RE:        2004 Rules and Fee Updates

The 2004 Health Care Services Rules were filed with the office of the Secretary of State on 2/12/2004 and are effective February 20, 2004.  The table below lists the rules that were changed this year.  For 2004, CPT® has deleted the starred designation for the minor surgical procedures, therefore the manual no longer notes starred surgical procedures or the initial exam 99025, previously billed with the minor starred surgical procedures.  Use the minor E/M service as appropriate.

Also, we want to notify you that workers' compensation is now known as the Workers' Compensation Agency and our agency is part of the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Growth.  The carriers should incorporate this information on the Carriers' Explanation of Benefits form.

SUMMARY OF RULE CHANGES FOR 2004