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Reminder: Authorization submission requirements through NaviNet®

May 31, 2012

As previously communicated, provider groups must use the NaviNet web portal in order to initiate the following authorization types: ? medical/surgical procedures ? chemotherapy/infusion therapy ? durable medical equipment ? emergency hospital admission notification ? home health dietitian home health aide occupational therapy physical therapy skilled nursing social work speech therapy ? home infusion ? outpatient speech therapy Please note that the representatives at the Health Resource Center are no longer able to initiate the authorizations listed above.

Tips for submitting authorizations

NaviNet submissions that result in a pended status can take up to two business days to be completed. These may include requests for additional clinical information as well as requests that may result in a duplication of services. If the authorization remains pended beyond two business days, or if the authorization request is urgent, providers should call 1-800-ASK-BLUE for assistance. Requests for medical/surgical procedures can be made up to six months in advance on NaviNet, and in most cases, requests for medically necessary care are authorized immediately. In some instances, providers can modify the date of service previously approved by selecting Authorizations from the Plan Transactions menu and then Authorization Status Inquiry.

About NaviNet

For your convenience, NaviNet is available to all participating providers Monday through Saturday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. If your office location has not yet registered, go to NaviNet and select Sign up from the top right. If your office is currently NaviNet-enabled and would like training on how to submit authorizations, please call the eBusiness Provider Hotline at 215-640-7410.

Note: This information does not apply to providers contracted with Magellan Behavioral Health, Inc. Magellan-contracted providers should contact their Magellan Network Coordinator at 1-800-866-4108 for authorizations.

Magellan Behavioral Health, Inc., an independent company, manages mental health and substance abuse benefits for most IBC members.
NaviNet® is a registered trademark of NaviNet, Inc., an independent company.


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