Pre-Auth Check Tool | Ambetter of Illinois

 

Pre-Auth Needed?

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Vision services including any services rendered by an Optician, Optometrist or Ophthalmologist need to be verified by Envolve Vision

Dental services need to be verified by Envolve Dental

Oncology/supportive drugs for members age 18 and older need to be verified by New Century Health

The following services (identifiable by procedure code search) need to be verified by Evolent: Complex Imaging, MRA, MRI, PET, and CT scans, Pain Management, Spinal Cord Stimulators, and Musculoskeletal services for the spine, shoulder, hip and knee; Speech, Occupational and Physical Therapy (excluding chiropractor specialty providers – no authorization required).

Post-acute facility (SNF, IRF, and LTAC) prior authorizations need to be verified by CareCentrix ; Fax 877-250-5290

The following Substance Use disorder services require Notification of Admission within 1-Business Day: Residential Treatment services (ASAM Level 3.1-3.5), Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) (ASAM Level 2.5), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) (ASAM Level 2.1)

Services provided by Out-of-Network providers are not covered by the plan. Join Our Network

 

Are Services being performed in the Emergency Department?

Types of Services YES NO
Are the services being performed or ordered by a non-participating provider (professionals/facilities)?
Is the member being admitted to an inpatient facility?
Are anesthesia services being rendered for dental surgeries?
Are oral surgery services being provided in the office?
Is the member receiving Gender Reassignment services?