Precertification Process
Please note that precertification vendors and requirements vary by plan.
1. Determine Precertification Requirements. Prior to submitting a precertification request, please verify precertification requirements and where to send your request. You can do this by:
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- Calling the Provider Services or Precertification phone number listed on your patient’s member ID card. Refer to the ID card examples to the right.
- or Visiting Access Patient Benefits, open the patient's Summary Plan Description, and navigate to the Schedule of Benefits for precertification information.
Note: if you have verified that HPI AchieveHealth provides precertification services, you may reference the Precertification List in the drop-down below.
2. Submit a Request. Submit a precertification request to the appropriate Utilization Management vendor from the options listed below.
For HIPAA verification, please be sure to provide the correct spelling and date of birth for the member prior to submitting your request.
AchieveHealth Precertification List
Complete a Precertification Request Online
Molecular Genetic Testing, performed by Carelon Medical Benefits Management
Effective June 1, 2024, HPI’s molecular diagnostic testing program is delegated by HPI to Carelon Medical Benefits Management (Carelon). The program reviews for the following services.
- Pharmacogenomics and thrombophilia testing
- Neurogenetic and neuromuscular testing
- Tumor markers
- Hereditary cardiac testing
- Hereditary cancer testing
- Reproductive carrier screening
- Prenatal testing
- Rare disease testing
- Whole exome/genome sequencing
- Please note: Cytogenetics/Cytopathology testing CPT codes 88104-88299 should be submitted to HPI directly for review.
Providers should submit authorization requests through the Carelon portal at www.providerportal.com or by telephone at 833-607-1729.
Complete a Precertification Request Online
- Call: 877-532-5220
- Complete a Precertification Request Online
- Call: 610-834-2989
- Complete a Precertification Request Online
- Call: 800-882-4462
- Complete a Precertification Request Online
- Call: 800-247-8956
- Complete a Precertification Request Online
- Call: 877-233-1800
- Call: 877-687-9527
See where to find precertification information on the member ID card examples below.