Name That Portal
Auth Nightmares
CT Criteria
Process & Resources
Coding & Submission
100

Which portal is commonly used for BCBS SC authorizations?

What is CoHere?

100

The portal says NAR, but the rep says prior auth is required. What should you always obtain?

What is a call reference number?

100

What is required for a sinus to meet Aetna CT criteria?

What is >3 mm mucosal thickening and an LM score?

100

Where is the “No Revision List” for BSD located?

What is the Auth Resource Bank on SharePoint?

100

Are you able to submit for septoplasty with UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage? 

What is yes?

200

Which portal/IVR system is commonly considered one of the most challenging to submit authorizations through? 

What is Horizon BCBS NJ?

200

You discover the referral only supports ear procedures, but the office wants to perform BSD. What diagnosis may need to be added?

What is J32.9 (Chronic Sinusitis)?

200

Can you submit an auth to UnitedHealthcare (UHC) for a completely opacified sinus without an LM score?

What is yes?

200

Who should be contacted when an OV or CT is not listed on the CAT?

Who is the RAM?

200

Can you code SSB for Premera? 

What is no?

300

Which portal requires you to change the state to access the correct insurance payer?

What is Availity?

300

A patient’s DOS is tomorrow and the authorization is still pending. What is the best escalation step?

What is request escalation?

300

Does an aplastic sinus meet criteria to submit an auth?

What is no?

300

How many attempts should be made to correct an effective date issue before escalating to your regional lead or manager?

What is 3 attempts?

300

Which payor commonly requires Propel to be submitted with 4 units?

What is BCBS?

400

Which portal is commonly used for submitting and managing prior authorizations for many Anthem plans?

What is Carelon?

400

What must often be included on Tricare Prime (East) referrals for planned procedures?

What are all CPT codes?

400

Which three insurance plans commonly require an external CT read for review?

What are BCBS LA, Providence, and Regence?

400

What internal system is commonly used to review CT reports, appointment notes, and uploaded approvals?

What is AMD & EHR?

400

What CPT code is commonly associated with image-guided sinus surgery?

What is 61782?

500

Which portal is VIP only and not available for all provider within BF?

What is BCBS CA?

500

The authorization was approved under the wrong TIN/address. What should be done before DOS?

What is correcting the provider/TIN information with the payor?

500

When a nasal endoscopy notes “resection of a middle turbinate,” what procedure is this referring to?

What is a Concha Bullosa Resection?

500

What CAT color is commonly used to indicate a valid approval is already on file?

What is green?

500

When propel needs auth, who do you email? 

What is Nixon?