Prior Authorization Criteria Form

02/26/2015
Service Authorization
CHRISTUS Health Plan (Medicaid)
Relistor (Medicaid)
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Please contact CHRISTUS Health Plan (Medicaid) at 1-855-656-0363 with questions regarding the prior authorization process.
When conditions are met, we will authorize the coverage of Relistor (Medicaid).
Drug Name (select from list of drugs shown)
Relistor (methylnaltrexone)
Quantity
Route of Administration
Frequency
Expected Length of therapy
Strength
Patient Information
Patient Name:
Patient ID:
Patient Group No.:
Patient DOB:
Patient Phone:
Prescribing Physician
Physician Name:
Physician Phone:
Physician Fax:
Physician Address:
City, State, Zip:
Diagnosis:
ICD Code:
Please circle the appropriate answer for each question.
1. Does the patient have a diagnosis of opioid induced
constipation in the last 730 days?
Circle Yes or No
Y
N
[If the answer to this question is no, then no further
questions required.]
2. Does the patient have a history of palliative care in the
last 365 days?
Y
N
Y
N
[If the answer to this question is no, then no further
questions required.]
3. Is the patient 18 years of age or older?
[If the answer to this question is no, then no further
questions required.]
4. Does the patient have a diagnosis of mechanical
gastrointestinal obstruction in the last 730 days?
Circle Yes or No
Y
N
[If the answer to this question is yes, then no further
questions required.]
5. Has the patient had a claim for a laxative in the last 90
days?
Y
N
Comments:
I affirm that the information given on this form is true and accurate as of this date.
Prescriber (Or Authorized) Signature
Prescriber (Or Authorized) Signature
Date
Date