Sec. 10.63.03.18. Withdrawal Management Service

A withdrawal management service is one that:

A. May be provided at one or more of the following ASAM levels:

(1) Level 1-WM, ambulatory withdrawal management without extended on-site monitoring;

(2) Level 2-WM, ambulatory withdrawal management with extended on-site monitoring;

(3) Level 3.2-WM, clinically-managed residential withdrawal management; or

(4) Level 3.7-WM, medically-monitored residential withdrawal management;

B. Monitors the decreasing amount of psychoactive substances in the body;

C. Manages the withdrawal symptoms;

D. Motivates the individual to participate in appropriate treatment programs for alcohol or other drug dependence;

E. Provides additional referrals as necessary; and

F. At Level I-WM, Level 2-WM, and Level 3.7-WM, employs a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant who:

(1) Obtains a comprehensive medical history and physical examination of the patient at admission; and

(2) Medically monitors each patient.