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  • How do we remove a refferal from the system?
    Satisfy the original referral on file to remove it from the system.
  • What two types of procedures that cannot be considered an "emergency"?
    Orthodontics and Periodontics
  • If a member wants to change specialist office on referral, what are your next steps?
    Create a new referral with member's preferred office.
  • When would we add to the sticky notes?
    When approving D9310, D0150 or D8660
  • Before you begin the referrals what is the first thing the MSR needs to check?
    MBR history to confirm if referral is in the system.
  • If benefit limitation was met, what must the agent do to rectify the situation?
    limitation override must be applied to allow and/or pay for the services requested.
  • Are pre-estimates a guarantee of payment?
    No
  • What PEC code is used when approving treatment procedures?
    AG-20
  • How do you extend an appointment?
    Custom Attributes, scrool to extend, add days member needs extended, and save.
  • True or False: agents should always verify if a referral is requirement on member plan
    True
  • What specailty services qualify for emergecy referalls?
    Endodontics, Oral Surgery and Pedodontics
  • What should be written in Remarks tab?
    Reason for referral
  • What are the steps to satisfy a referral?
    Custom Attributes- change referral to "satisfied" add date of call, and save.
  • What two specialist services are not covered for ER referral?
    Orthodontics and Periodontics
  • What items do we need to verify on member's account before creating a Prior Auth
    check benefits, limitations, and general claim guidelines. For pediatric, verify age limitations.
  • What codes do we use for consultations?
    D9310, D0150
  • After you satisfy the original referral, what is your next step?
    Create a new referral with the caller's preferred office location.
  • For oral surgery what cannnot be approved over hte phone?
    supernumerary teeth
  • If an extension is beyond the 120 days, would a new referral need to be submitted?
    Yes.
  • How do you add a line in Meditrac to add codes?
    Blue +
  • Who can change to request office on referrals?
    Confirm the member or authorized party is making the request. Providers cannot request office changes.
  • If a caution sign appears on the Action Code button bar, what are your next steps?
    Check "apply overrides," then click the lightning bolt
  • When a referral is extended what must you advised the caller?
    "The extension time frame is XXX, you will not receive a new EOB"
  • How do you advise a Referral is and emergency in Meditrac?
    check mark the emergency box
  • What box do you check to indicate an Emergency referral?
    Emergency box in Medtrac
  • True or False: a provider can submit an office request change on a referral?
    FASLE