This circular is issued to facilitate proper assignment of codes in the processing of Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) package claims in all PhilHealth accredited DOTS center.

The Relative Value Scale codes to be assigned in all DOTS claims shall be as follows:

Code	Descriptive Terms	RVU
89221	Directly Observed Treatment Short-course; intensive phase	Package
89222	maintenance phase	Package

This Circular shall be effective for all TB-DOTS claim reimbursements that will complete treatment (intensive or maintenance phase) on or after May 1, 2009. All other issuances not inconsistent with this circular shall remain in full force and effect.

Please be guided accordingly.

Adopted: 07 April 2009

(SGD.) DR. REY B. AQUINO
President and CEO