Insiders of the medical and healthcare industry are no stranger to Prior Authorization. However, many among them, especially patients, are not fully aware of how Prior Authorization (PA) works.
Prior authorization is a requirement that a physician obtains pre-approval from the patient’s health insurance plan that a prescribed medication, procedure, medical equipment or treatment plan is deemed safe for the patient, is medically necessary, and will be eligible for coverage. The prior authorization process is a technique, which reduces cost, time, and effort of all the involved parties, aiming to achieve the best outcome for all.
Since prior authorization is quite a specialized area and needs continuous self updating, providers face a lot of trouble as the in-house staff has to spend a considerable amount of time and effort in it. It can take anywhere between 30 to 45 minutes to complete a prior auth request properly, and with multiple requests to be initiated in a day, it can make a serious dent in the availability and productivity of your staff. Without a dedicated set of personnel taking care of prior authorization requirements, patient-care takes a blow and the entire practice suffers.
To tackle the dilemma, providers are opting for third-party, dedicated prior authorization services. Professional prior authorization services reduce the prior authorization woes and also facilitate reduction in other billing errors in the long run. A trusted Prior Auth Service provides end-to-end practice management / revenue cycle management assistance to providers across a wide range of specialties, freeing up their in-house staff to attend to more important matters instead of spending hours on the phone or navigating the Payer portal.
Some of the specialties that struggle the most with pre authorization and can benefit from specialized external assistance include:
PriorAuth Online, the premium prior authorization service from Sunknowledge Services Inc. – one of America’s leading Revenue Cycle Management companies – provides all the required prior authorization support at just $7 per hour! PriorAuth Online has successfully handled over 10,000 Prior Auth cases since 2007. PriorAuth Online, with its team of prior authorization specialists, makes a one-stop destination to make applying for, and obtaining, prior auths faster, accurate and completely hassle-free.
PriorAuth Online has a 2,500+ member team of skilled and experienced professionals using the best tools, practices and the latest knowhow, bound by streamlined and closely-monitored processes. Here's what PriorAuth Online exclusively offers:
With so many attractions in prior authorization services to offer, PriorAuth Online is a default top choice for all your prior auth and other billing services.
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