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You can check to see if behavioral or medical prior authorization is required.

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​Certain specialized services and prescription drugs require a prior authorization or inpatient notification before being rendered to patients and members. Prior authorizations and inpatient notifications ensure that patients are receiving the right amount of medically necessary care in the right setting for the insurance plan for which they're enrolled.

Medical

Fax completed Prior Authorization form to Presbyterian at:

  • Prior Authorization (505) 843-3047

  • Inpatient Utilization Management (505) 843-3107

  • Home Health Care (505) 559-1150

  • UNM Prior Authorization (505) 843-3108

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Complete and submit Prior Authorization online


Pharmacy

For the most up-to-date formulary drug information access the Provider Formularies page. Formulary drug coverage status and additional restrictions are listed in the plan’s formulary (drug list).

Provider Formularies

Fax completed Prior Authorization forms to Presbyterian Pharmacy Services at (505) 923-5540 or at 1-800-724-6953.

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Complete and submit Prior Authorization online


Advanced Imaging Ordering Program

Presbyterian uses the Advanced Imaging Program, managed by Stanson Health, for prior authorizations of both non-emergent, advanced diagnostic imaging procedures and cardiac-related imaging procedures performed in an outpatient setting. The program is designed to streamline the authorization process, reduce healthcare costs, and improve patient outcomes. The documents below provide additional information about the advanced imaging program. If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please contact your Provider Network management relationship executive.

Stanson Health Care Portal Stanson Health Resources and Criteria


Musculoskeletal Surgery (Spine) Ordering Program

Presbyterian uses the Medical Specialty Solutions (MSS) program, managed by Evolent Specialty Services, for prior authorizations. The program is designed to streamline the authorization process, reduce healthcare costs and improve patient outcomes. The documents below provide additional information about the MSS program. If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please contact your Provider Network Management relationship executive.

View clinical criteria and timelines, or submit a prior authorization request for musculoskeletal surgery


Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Medical Necessity Criteria (Medicare/Commercial)

Fax completed Prior Authorization form to Presbyterian at:

  • Turquoise Care BH: (505) 843-3019

  • Medicare/Commercial BH: 1-888-656-4967

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Complete and submit Prior Authorization online (Medicare/Commercial) Complete and submit Prior Authorization online (Turquoise Care only)

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