Medical
Precertification Request - Home IV Therapy
Use this form to request precertification for home IV therapy services, including initial treatment, extended therapy periods, and related nursing visits.
Precertification Timeliness Standards
Learn HMSA precertification timeliness standards for urgent and routine requests, required submission information, review procedures, and decision timeframes for PPO, HMO, and Akamai Advantage members.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Program
Learn about HMSA’s Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Program, offering maternity nurse support, breastfeeding guidance, education, and postpartum resources.
Provider Manual for Prior Authorization
Access the provider manual for prior authorization, including submission requirements, review processes, and guidelines for obtaining service approvals.
Radiation Management - Claim Documentation Requirements
Guidelines for radiation management claim documentation, including required clinical information, medical review criteria, and supporting documentation for specific procedure codes.
Radiology Services – Claim Documentation Requirements
Learn HMSA radiology claim documentation requirements, including when clinical information is required, codes needing support, and criteria for medical review and reimbursement.
Rehabilitation Therapy Precertification Requirements
Review HMSA rehabilitation therapy precertification requirements, including coverage criteria, treatment plan documentation, and approval guidelines for therapy services.
Services That Require Precertification
Guidelines for services requiring precertification, including approval requirements, covered services, and processes to ensure proper claim processing.
Testing for Alpha-fetoprotein
Learn about alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing, including its role in pregnancy screening and detecting certain cancers in men, women, and children.
Utilization Management
Overview of utilization management, including HMSA policies, precertification processes, and tools used to ensure appropriate, high-quality, and cost-effective care.