Miscellaneous
Benefits
Resources
Departments
Authorizations
100

What is an ARL?

Authorized Recipient List

100

If a vasectomy office benefit says "paid same as comparable services" what benefits do you quote?

Office visit with specialist, office surgery, Office Services & Supplies Surgical

100

Is court ordered diversion an exclusion in Oregon for substance use disorders?

No

100

In provider network which department does not have a an extension?

Provider Contracting

100

Where are authorization forms located?

200

If a member has downloaded the Weight Watchers app and has started the program. How much will they be eligible for reimbursement?

$40 per CY

200

If a member is going to an eye practitioner for glaucoma, what benefits would we quote?

Office visit w/ specialists 

200

How many levels of appeals does a member on an ASO group get?

As many as their contract states 

200

What department sends out medical service questionnaires?

TPL (third party liability) 

200

What form does a provider use when trying to get authorization for partial hospitalization for mental health?

Behavioral Health: Preauthorization Request Form

300

Who does Pacific Community College pay their premiums to?

PacificSource directly

300

What benefits would you quote for knee surgery?

Outpatient Hospital or ASC, Surgeon, Anesthesia

300

What is the TOS code for drug testing?

8350

300

If an individual direct member wants to check on the status of their application, what extension would we call to inquire about the status?

2585 Individual Services

300

If a member on an individual Montana plan lives in a rural area and the closest in network provider is 1 hour away, can they request an NNA (Network Not Available) so they can see the local doctor at in network rates?

No, Individual plans are not eligible for NNA's

400

What type of provider is Norco?

DME provider

400

Can a member get physical therapy via telehealth?

At this time yes

400

In Montana, how would you search for a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst for a member needing applied behavioral health?

Specialty category: All other facilities

Specialty: Autism Clinic

400

What would you do f an agent calls stating they think they are not being compensated correctly?

Transfer them to an agent coordinator  at ext 5489

400

Where would you see a medication authorization? 

CT Viewer

500

Where would you find the group reps name for a Group policy?

In Related Entities

500

What benefit would you quote for CPT 96570

Office services/supplies non-surgical

500

In the resource page, where would you find information about Osteopathic Manipulations?

Chiropractic Services

500

If someone in Woodburn calls in asking what types of plans we offer, where would we direct this caller?

To the exchange or to the other carriers in their county

500

If a medication is not found on a drug formulary, what does a member or provider have to do?

Send a preauthorization medication exception request form 

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