General
BCBS
P2P
CWF
Task Force
100

What is concurrent review?

Changing from OP to IP after a procedure has been completed and is handled by the HP, and if requesting extra days of stay.

100

What is the expedited TAT for BCBS MI?

48 HRS 

100

What are the hours of operation for the P2P dept?

9am to 6pm 

100

What is the TAT for 1st level expedited appeal for TX?

It is up to 72hrs.

100

These 3 types of emails are sent to TF.

Add provider/facility, eligibility inquires?

200

When can a PSCR not be done?

On a denied case 

200

What is the standard TAT for BCBS TN Plan?

7 Calendar days 

200

I am the Peer to Peer Team Lead, who am I?

Chade Whipple 

200

Do we handle ENT for New Mexico Ambetter Marketplace?

No, we only handle MSK.

200

If a provider/facility is OON what is the next step.

Nothing? TF will verify all OON.

300

Can CPT codes be added or changed on a finalized case? 

No, we need a new case with all requested codes or request a PSCR.

300

For BCBS TN when can a P2P be done?

Any time before procedure.

300

I have this type of medical plan, so I only receive a P2P for educational purposes only!

Medicare 

300

Can A PSCR be done for WC Medicare?

No, they would need to reach out to the HP for further assistance.

300

The supervisor of Task Force team.

Who is Asja Jefferson?

400

Can I add a CPT code to a case in review with no nurse assigned?

Yes, also email NR for awareness. 

400

When can HZN Medicare case be resubmitted if denied?

After 60 days from denial 

400

Name 3 P2P Coordinators. 

Paolo Wilson, Christina Quintana, Desiree Yule, Marcella Valdez, Michael Thompson, Bre Collier, Ericka Mack, and Eliany Cepeda.

400

In order for TP to review SCA the case needs to be?

Case needs to be approved. 

400

TF Hours and operation.

What is 8am-8pm?
500

If PO calls in to update provider NPI on approved case, can this be done?

Yes, as long as it's the same practice and TIN is not changing. 

500

Which states do we handle for BCBS?

4, HZN (New Jersey), Capital (Pennsylvania), BCBS Tennessee, and BCBS Michigan.

500

Following the conclusion of a P2P call, the case determination should be updated within what timeframe.

What is 24 hours?

500

Do we handle WC KY for MSK?

No as of 2/1/2024 we do not handle KENTUCKY for ALL lines of business both WC and CEN

500

To add a provider/facility to case what do we use.

What is the TF email template?