Review this checklist to learn about the documentation requirements to ensure an affirmed decision on your prior authorization request (PAR) for repetitive, scheduled, non-emergency transport.
Effective for dates of service July 1, 2020, and after, hospital outpatient department (HOPD) providers will need to obtain prior authorization (PA) for panniculectomy, excision of excess skin and subcutaneous tissue (including lipectomy),…
A repetitive service is defined as medically necessary ambulance transportation that is furnished three or more times during a 10-day period OR at least once per week for at least three weeks. Repetitive ambulance services are often needed…
Facet joint interventions may be used in pain management for chronic cervical/thoracic and lumbar/sacral pain arising from the paravertebral facet joints. Imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT per code descriptor) is used to assure accurate p…
Physician certification statements (PCS) are required for patients who are under the direct care of a physician and are required to verify the medical necessity for certain scheduled and unscheduled non-emergency ambulance transports. Read…
The PWK (paperwork) segment of the X12N version 5010 allows for submission of supporting documentation with a version 5010 837 electronic claim. This article details the process for using this option.