Completing the extend IP authorization prescreening
Complete the Prescreen page to determine if you can proceed with the IP authorization extension.
You can request continued stay for a patient in an inpatient treatment setting so that the payer is notified and has all the clinical information needed to make a determination.
To provide prescreen information for an authorization extension:
1. Complete the required fields on the Prescreen page.
For more information about working in this page, refer to the instructions in Completing the IP authorization prescreening.
2. Select Next.
You advance to the Authorization Details page if authorization is required. Provide additional details on that page.
When no authorization is required, an explanation appears. Additional comments might follow the reason if the payer has more information on the specific authorization request.
You cannot proceed if the member is ineligible or if the authorization request is identified as a duplicate.