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Washington Medicaid doula timely filing deadline
Providers must bill HCA within 365 days from the date of service to be considered timely.
Keep claim numbers and client details out of public tools.
Check original, corrected, and appeal windows separately.
When managed care is involved, confirm the health plan's deadline too.
Timely filing window risk
Providers must bill HCA within 365 days from the date of service to be considered timely.
Next action
Check service dates and prioritize claims near the 365-day filing limit.
Ruleset day count found: 365 days
Deadline checklist
Confirm whether the claim is original, corrected, resubmitted, or appealed.
Check the payer portal or official source for the service-date window.
If the member has a managed care plan, check the plan's provider page or manual.
Save the deadline and payer reference in private records.
Source links
Washington HCA Provider Billing Guides and Fee SchedulesWashington State Health Care Authority · Birth doula services billing guide index reviewed June 29, 2026; July 1, 2026 guide is posted and April 1, 2026 guide remains linked for services through June 30, 2026 · checked 2026-06-29Washington HCA Birth Doula Services Billing GuideWashington State Health Care Authority · July 1, 2026 to present; codes, units, cap, telemedicine rules, and timely-filing rules reviewed June 29, 2026 · checked 2026-06-29Washington HCA Birth Doula Services Billing GuideWashington State Health Care Authority · April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 · checked 2026-06-29Washington HCA Birth Doula Services Fee ScheduleWashington State Health Care Authority · January 1, 2025 to present; published December 30, 2024; reviewed June 29, 2026 · checked 2026-06-29Open Washington denial reasons
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