Prior authorization
Botulinum toxin injections
Botulinum toxins are potent neuromuscular blocking agents that are useful in treating various focal muscle spastic disorders and excessive muscle contractions, such as dystonia, spasms, and twitches.
Rhinoplasty and related services
Nasal surgery is any procedure performed on the external or internal structures of the nose, septum or turbinate.
Prior authorization program for certain hospital outpatient department services
CMS implemented a prior authorization program for certain hospital outpatient department services for dates of service on or after July 1, 2020.
Prior authorization program for certain hospital outpatient department services
CMS implemented a prior authorization program for certain hospital outpatient department services for dates of service on or after July 1, 2020.
Attention exempt hospital outpatient departments (OPDs): Revised additional documentation request (ADR) letters
Due to a claim issue identified, exempt hospital OPDs will be receiving a revised exemption ADR letter with a revised letter fax cover sheet.
Attention exempt hospital outpatient departments (OPDs): Revised additional documentation request (ADR) letters
Due to a claim issue identified, exempt hospital OPDs will be receiving a revised exemption ADR letter with a revised letter fax cover sheet.
Hospital outpatient department (OPD) prior authorization (PA) exemption process reminders
Hospital outpatient departments that qualify for an exempt status effective January 1, need to have at least 10 claims submitted and finalized.
Hospital outpatient department (OPD) prior authorization (PA) exemption process reminders
Hospital outpatient departments that qualify for an exempt status effective January 1, need to have at least 10 claims submitted and finalized.
Prior authorization program for repetitive scheduled non-emergent ambulance transports
Background
Submissions
Extended affirmation periods
Prior authorization (PA) program for certain hospital outpatient department (OPD) services - submitting the prior authorization request (PAR)
View these submission guidelines when submitting prior authorization requests for certain hospital outpatient department services.