PA Lookup
If you have questions about prior authorizations, please call:
Member and Recipient Service Line: 1-877-685-2415
Provider Support Service Line: 1-855-250-1539
Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
Authorization Guidelines
The prior approval process is deemed met by the IEP, IFSP, IHP, BIP or 504 Plan processes.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes); walking or ambulatory type
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of patellar tendon bearing (PTB) cast
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Adding walker to previously applied cast
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of rigid total contact leg cast
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of clubfoot cast with molding or manipulation, long or short leg
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of long leg splint (thigh to ankle or toes)
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of long leg splint (thigh to ankle or toes)
Authorization Guidelines
The prior approval process is deemed met by the IEP, IFSP, IHP, BIP or 504 Plan processes.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Authorization Guidelines
The prior approval process is deemed met by the IEP, IFSP, IHP, BIP or 504 Plan processes.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; hip
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; knee
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; knee
Authorization Guidelines
The prior approval process is deemed met by the IEP, IFSP, IHP, BIP or 504 Plan processes.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; ankle and/or foot
Authorization Guidelines
Prior approval (PA) is required prior to the start of all treatment services. The provider shall submit a request to the DHHS utilization review contractor to start the PA process. Detailed information and instructions for registering and submitting requests is available on the DHHS utilization review contractor's website: https://choicepa.medicaidprograms.org/Account/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2f The PA request must clearly indicate that the service of a licensed therapist is required. For a beneficiary under age 21, the provider shall submit information supporting that all EPSDT criteria are met and evidence-based literature supporting the request, if available. A written evaluation report must be completed within three months of the requested treatment start date. When continued treatment is requested, an annual re-evaluation of the beneficiary’s status and performance must be documented in a written evaluation report. Each reauthorization request must document the efficacy of treatment. When granted, the approval is for medical approval only and does not guarantee payment or ensure beneficiary eligibility on the date of service. Retroactive PA is considered when Medicaid coverage is granted with a retroactive eligibility date after a beneficiary receives a service. Medicaid does not guarantee approval of retroactive PA requests.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; ankle and/or foot
Authorization Guidelines
The prior approval process is deemed met by the IEP, IFSP, IHP, BIP or 504 Plan processes.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; toes
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Strapping; Unna boot
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of multi-layer compression system; leg (below knee), including ankle and foot
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
Application of multi-layer compression system; upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers
Authorization Guidelines
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please see the Evolent site for specific requirements. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit any records and any other information that you believe support the member has met the applicable medical necessity criteria to Trillium.
Conditional Requirements
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
How to Submit
If your request is for OUTPATIENT services, please submit the request to Evolent. If your request is for INPATIENT services, please submit the request to Trillium.
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