048-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-4

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 15-4 - Definitions

The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of these rules Where the context in which words are used in these rules indicates such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. For the purpose of the rules, the following shall apply:

(a) "Adverse Event" is an injury or complication resulting from the colonoscopy procedure.

(b) "Colonoscopy" is an endoscopic medical procedure that uses a long, flexible, lighted, tubular instrument called a colonoscope to view the rectum and the entire inner lining of the colon (large intestine).

(c) "Case Management" means the provision of educational and emotional support and/or clinical navigation services for program enrolled clients by the program nurse to ensure compliance with screening protocols.

(d) "Contractor" means an entity that has executed a contract for professional services with the WCCSP.

(e) "Departmenf" means the Wyoming Department of Health.

(f) "Enrollment Start-Date" is the date the application is approved by the WCCSP.

(g) "Federal Poverty Level" means the set minimum amount of income that a family needs for food, clothing, transportation, shelter and other necessities. In the United States, this level is determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

(h) "Team Member" refers to the WCCSP staff, as well as any other representative given authority to make decisions on behalf of the WCCSP by the Program Manager or person serving as acting Program Manager.

(i) "CPT Code List" refers to a list created by the WCCSP that identifies various colonoscopy-related codes that are reimbursable by the program. The most current version of the list will be posted on the program website and accessible to all providers.

048-15 Wyo. Code R. § 15-4