Find out how to submit, update, and inquire about authorization requests.
Before you submit for prior authorization on Availity, we recommend that you consult Member Eligibility & Benefits. If you don’t have access to Availity, you can review other options below.
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Find the information you need for claims and prior authorization.
Use HIPAA Health Services Review (278) electronic transactions for authorizations.
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Use the Predictal Auth Automation Hub within Highmark’s Payer Spaces in Availity. For Inpatient Planned Requests, call the number below & press 2 for authorization requirements/status.
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