CMS has implemented the prior authorization program for certain repetitive, scheduled non-emergent ambulance transports in Florida, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Learn more about the program and how you can participate.
Hospital outpatient departments (OPDs) who demonstrate compliance with Medicare coverage, coding, and payment rules related to prior authorization (PA) may be eligible for exemption. This exemption would remain in effect for a 12-month peri…
This article has been revised to include instructions for completing the PAR, the PAR review and decision process, guidance on multiple or staged procedures, as well as best practices, tips and reminders related to the PAR.
Review this checklist to learn about the documentation requirements for medical professionals related to the repetitive, scheduled, non-emergency prior authorization program.
Prior authorization is a process through which coverage is determined prior to providing or billing the service. This process allows the provider to submit documentation prior to providing or billing the service. The contractor will then al…
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…
Review the top denial / partial denial reasons and high-level results of evaluation and management services – emergency department visits TPE round results.