Bariatric Surgery authorization form
A prior authorization request form and checklist used by Priority Health to document medical necessity criteria, contraindications, required evaluations, and member/provider data for authorization of bariatric surgical procedures (primary and revisional). It references Medical Management of Obesity policy #91594 for specific medical management program criteria and documentation.
No material clinical or coverage changes were reported for this update.
Coverage Summary
This prior authorization request form and checklist is used by Priority Health to document medical necessity criteria, contraindications, required evaluations, and member/provider data for authorization of bariatric surgical procedures (both primary and revisional procedures).
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