WAC 296-23A-0350   When do per diem rates apply?  The department may designate from time to time, those hospitals and hospital services paid on a per diem basis. For example, the department may develop per diem rates for the following diagnosis-related-group (DRG) categories:

•	Psychiatric;
•	Rehabilitation;
•	Substance abuse;
•	Medical;
•	Surgical; and
•	Other categories as determined by the department.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030 and 51.36.080. 97-06-066, § 296-23A-0350, filed 2/28/97, effective 4/1/97.]