UnitedHealthcare to drop prior authorization requirements for 1,700 services
UnitedHealthcare has released the specific procedure codes it will exempt from prior authorization as part of the insurer’s previous pledge to reduce requirements by 30% before the end of 2026. The code lists cover 1,700 procedure codes for a range of services across commercial, Medicare Advantage, individual exchange, and Medicaid plans. Effective Oct. 1, providers […] The post UnitedHealthcare to drop prior authorization requirements for 1,700 services appeared first on Becker's Payer Issue...
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[DRAFT — verify before any external use] Becker's Payer Issues reports on uncategorized involving UnitedHealthcare: UnitedHealthcare has released the specific procedure codes it will exempt from prior authorization as part of the insurer’s previous pledge to reduce requirements by 30% before the end of 2026. The code lists cover 1,700…
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