Prior Authorization / Formulary Exception Request Fax Form
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This document describes Arizona Complete Health's faxable prior authorization and formulary exception request form and instructions for submitting requests (including use of CoverMyMeds) for providers and pharmacies serving AzCH members.
No material clinical or coverage changes in this revision.
Form Completion Criteria
Form completion criteria
Form completion and documentation requirements to process prior authorization or formulary exception requests:
Diagnosis Coding
| ICD-10 | Diagnosis code field required on form |
Submission, Documentation, and Special Requests
Submit via CoverMyMeds or fax; check status by phone
Submit completed prior authorization or formulary exception requests via CoverMyMeds (preferred) or fax this completed form to (833) 546-1508. Form must be fully completed to avoid processing delays. For prior authorization status inquiries call (866) 399-0928.
Required documentation to process request
Include complete patient identifiers, medication details, diagnosis and ICD-10 code, medication history, and medical justification with supporting chart notes/labs; provider signature is required. For injectable drugs also include servicing provider/NPI/TIN, procedure codes, total units/visits/days, and start and end dates.
- Patient name, DOB, member ID, phone, address
- Medication name and strength, quantity, directions/duration
- Diagnosis and ICD-10 code
- Medications previously tried with dates (supporting documentation required)
- Medical justification and supporting information (chart notes; labs if applicable; height and weight)
- Physician's signature and date
Non-participating provider / inpatient administration submissions
Requests for medications to be covered when provided by a non-participating provider or an outpatient pharmacy for inpatient administration must be submitted to AZCH_PharmacyProviderLiaison@azcompletehealth.com.
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