1. A. No preauthorization is required under the Act to ensure payment for reasonably required medical treatment or services. While preauthorization is not required under the Act, a provider may seek preauthorization as provided in this subsection.
2. B. A provider shall submit a request for preauthorization in writing using Section I (Provider Request for Preauthorization) of the Medical Treatment Preauthorization Form approved by the Commission under R20-5-106(A)(12). A provider shall attach documentation to a request for preauthorization that supports the medical necessity and appropriateness of the treatment or services requested, such as office notes and diagnostic reports.
3. C. A provider may submit the request for preauthorization by mail, electronically or by fax.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 22 A.A.R. 1730, effective October 1, 2016 (Supp. 16-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 24 A.A.R. 2069, effective October 1, 2018 (Supp. 18-3).