Authorization requests for diagnostic imaging procedures 73700 and 73200 now auto approve

Authorization requests for the following pre-operative diagnostic imaging procedures are now set to auto approve:

• 73700: Computed tomography, lower extremity; without contrast material. Under diagnostic radiology (diagnostic imaging) procedures of the lower extremities
• 73200: Computed tomography, lower extremity; without contrast material. Under diagnostic radiology (diagnostic imaging) procedures of the lower extremities

These imaging procedures previously required documentation of an approved surgical procedure for medical necessity review.

We hope this change will help improve your workflow, reduce your administrative burden and support you in getting your Priority Health patients the care they need when they need it.