Outpatient Mental Health Authorization Removal Information
The following documents provide detailed information about the removal of provider preauthorization requirements for routine outpatient mental health treatment and medication management services provided to members enrolled in most Independence Blue Cross plans, effective January 1, 2009.
Provider Cover Letter (PDF 74K)
Provider FAQs (PDF 32K)
Authorization Requirements Summary (PDF 20K)
Comparison of PPO and HMO/POS Authorization Guidelines (PDF 23K)
Code Matrix and Authorization Requirements (PDF 28K)
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