View services that require prior authorization for your HealthFirst

2015 Prominence Health Plan
HMO/POS Prior Authorization List
Health Services: 775-770-9350
24-hour Confidential FAX: 775-770-9364
All requested services must be medically necessary and are subject to benefit coverage. The member is responsible for
checking the summary of benefits for his/her plan or may call Member Services for benefit verification. Documentation is
required for out-of-network exceptions. For continuity and coordination of care, consultative reports are to be provided to
other treating providers as needed. Prior authorization status is available on the Prominence Health Plan secure
member/provider web portal.
NOTE: Clinical preventive services must meet current US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Guidelines:
www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org.
Specialty Provider Services and Procedures REQUIRING Prior Authorization (PA)
by Prominence Health Plan’s Utilization Management Department
Prior Authorization Required
Admission to an Inpatient or Outpatient Facility - includes all
surgeries; inpatient skilled nursing and acute rehabilitation
Comments
Does not include OB delivery
Botox injections
Contact Health Help for prior authorization for the
following: CT, CTA, MRA, MRI, Nuclear Med Cardiac, PET,
MUGA, radiation oncology, medical oncology, Spine care
(relating to neck & back, including surgery, epidurals, triggerpoint Injections)
Contact HealthHelp (Radiology Consult) 877-392-0574 or fax
877-392-0573 or online at
www.healthhelp.com/prominencehealthplan
Dental care, oral surgery, TMJ services, oral appliances
(including sleep apnea appliances)
Sleep study required for sleep apnea (OSA) appliance.
Call Member Services at 775-770-9310 to confirm benefits and
limitations.
Dermatology
DME/Orthotics/Prosthetics more than $500
See PDF DME PA required list available online
Genetic Counseling & Genetic Testing
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Infusion Therapy
Outpatient only
Mental Health/Substance Abuse: Inpatient and Day
Treatment (partial hospital) & Electroconvulsive Therapy
(ECT)
Nutritional Supplements: Enteral/Parenteral & Nutrition,
Special Foods for inherited metabolic disorders
Contact: Magellan Health Services 800-245-7013 or
Fax 443-896-1454
www.magellanassist.com
Out of network / out of plan referral and services
3-D OB Ultrasound
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Reproductive Endocrinology: Artificial Insemination services
and Fertility Testing
Transplants and all related services
Network provider only
Varicose vein surgery
PA required for surgical treatment and sclerotherapy
Member Services Provider Line: For benefits, limitations and eligibility call 775-770-9310 or 886-500-2741
You may request and receive authorization online via the secure provider portal at www.prominencehealthplan.com
Providers new to provider online services call 775-770-9311
Online prior authorization at www.prominencehealthplan.com/providers
Prominence Health Plan HealthFirst HMO/POS Prior Authorization List
REV MAY 2015