UR
Commonly forgotten things.
Things that make you go UMMM!
IV Meds
Frequently asked questions
HCPC code
Commonly Used Acronyms
100

What does UR stand for?

Utilization Review

100

What is the most overlooked piece of information on an referral?  

Physician 

100

What happens when you save an Emoji to your file notes? 

Will not save. 

100

What does IV stand for? 

Intravenous fluids 

100

Where do you find that? 

Has been asked about everything.


100

What code am I G0299?

RN

100

What do I stand for: HHC?

Home Health Care

200

Name four states that require an UR?

AL, CA, CT, KY, LA, MA, MS, TN, TX

200

What does one forget that effects us all? 

Being logged into the phones.

200

What is the fax number? 

866-535-0955

200

What is the average margin you up-charge for medication?  

15%

200

Did you look in?

SIR

200

What code am I G0156?

Home Health Aide

200

What do I stand for: RN?

Registered Nurse

300

What does RFA stand for? 

Request For Authorization.

300

I am apart of a line item that is normally is forgotten? 

The date range for the authorization period. 

300

Josie's most used phrases? 

Please hold/Fruit for thought

300

What does Per Diem mean? 

Daily rate that is charged per drug to cover all administration and supply cost.  

300

I am a conversion file where do I look for past invoices? 


viaOne/SIR

300

What code am I G0152?

OT

300

What do I stand for: CMA?

Certified Medical Assistant

400

What should you do if you are asked to send in documents to UR from the Adjuster? 

Fax them over.

400

I am sometimes lost in the paper trail and forgotten. 

I am to be uploaded into your files. 

What am I? 

Authorization emails.

400

Our job to the client besides staffing services is?

Show cost savings. 

400

Lab work is needed who is responsible for to pay the invoices? 

The Adjuster. 

400

What is Transportations extension? 

50338


400

What code am I G0151?

PT

400

What do I stand for: RPh?

Registered Pharmacist. 

500

What should you do if you are waiting on a UR decision for services to continue? 

Place referral on hold immediately!

500

I help remind you of the next steps you need to do each time you open a file. 

What am I? 

POA

500

I can't get into Mitel what do I do? 

Call IT

500

When Medication is overnighted.

What is the standard delivery time frame?

8:00am -11:30am

500

Do we have to have on our camera's? 

Yes, every Tuesday at 2:30pm 

500

What code am I G0153?

ST

500

What do I stand for: ARNP?

Advanced Registered Nurse.

600

What is the standard return around time for the UR decision to be rendered? 

5-7 days

600

I am a telephone call how should I be documented in the file? 

Who, What, Why and When.

600

What are IT's hours?

24 hours/7 

600

What are the common frequencies used when Medication is prescribed? 

4, 6, 8, and 12 hours 

600

How do I confirm who the Adjuster is? 

viaOne/SIR

600

What code am I REV Code 120?

SNF

600

What do I stand for: PA-C?

Physician Assistant- Certified 

700

How can you obtain an UR decision letter? 

Must have all the answers. 

Ask the Adjuster, look in SIR, call UR directly. 

700

I am another system and I am very helpful when things are missing. 

Who am I?  

viaOne or SIR

700

What number do you give out for after hours/on call? 

866-535-0905 

700

Which pharmacy provides education form a Licensed Pharmacist when asked?   

All

700

What is email for HHC intake? 

us-hhc@sedgwick.com

700

What code am I D9992?

Dental Case Management per hour

700

What do I stand for: NCM?

Nurse Case Manger

800

UR Decision for Approval/Denial has been made what are the steps for each Approval and Denial? 

Approved notify the Vendor and provide an updated authorization. 

Denial notify the Vendor and have them discharge the Injured Worker immediately.   

800

You must have both of me for all orders/services, except for Aides. 

What am I? 

A medical prescription/H&P

800

Zebra is spinning. What do I do?  

Wait. 

800

Where do you find the Adjuster's mailing information? 

Under the adjuster section and click the pencil.

800

Where do I send the billing inquiries to? 

notesandinvoices@careworks.com 

800

What code am I D2740?

Crown  

800

What do I stand for: ADJ/CE?

Adjuster/Claims Examiner

900

If an authorization is set to expire prior to the UR decision can you ask the Adjuster for approval for services while waiting for the outcome?  

Yes. 

900

I am sometimes pushed aside on your list but I am  just as important. 


Follow-ups

900

What is portal Payment? 

A Clearance House that is used for insurance companies to send payments to the Vendor electronically.  

900

What state is First Call Pharmacy located in?  

Louisiana

900

Who don't I send payment escalations to?  

The Adjuster.


900

What code am I 99212?

Doctor's visit 10 min - established patient

900

What do I stand for: JI?

Josie Irizarry

1000

What are the steps for when an adjuster overrides the UR decision to Approve or Deny?

Must list all.

Contact the Agency immediately and advise services are authorized or not authorized.

if Approved-Send updated authorization

If Denied - Advise Vendor to discharge the patient. 

1000

What is the true meaning of the abbreviation Rx?

Is the symbol of Prescription Drug.

1000

Double Jeopardy!

What does the 15, 30, 45, 60 day net payment term mean? What is our normal payment term we offer? 

The date the payment is to due to the vendor's.  

30 day-net.

1000

What is the most common medication prescribed in Home Health? 

Vancomycin 

1000

Time is our meeting? 

2:30pm EST

1000

What code am I S9500?

Per Diem for IV 

1000

List all the acronyms for the divisions in Ancillary? 

HHC, TRN, INT, DME, Dx, 

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