March 2023
BlueApprovRSM Expedites some Prior Authorizations — Attend a Training Soon to Learn More
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) is streamlining the prior authorization process to reduce your workload with the launch of BlueApprovR. This new tool in Availity® Essentials expedites approvals for some behavioral health services for many of our commercial members.
How to Submit Prior Authorization Requests through BlueApprovR via Availity Essentials
- In Availity, select Payer Spaces from the navigation menu, then BCBSOK.
- On your Payer Spaces page, select the Applications tab and click BlueApprovR.
- Users will be redirected to BlueApprovR to complete the request online.
Other Prior Authorization Request Methods:
If you’re not a registered Availity user, register today on Availity.com. Otherwise, you may still request prior authorization with BCBSOK by calling the number on the member ID card.
Note: This new tool is currently not available for our Medicare Advantage or Federal Employee Program® (FEP®) members. Please use your existing process for requesting prior authorization for these members.
Don’t forget – benefits will vary based on the service being rendered. Always check eligibility and benefits first for BCBSOK members to confirm if prior authorization is required. This step also will alert you if your request must be submitted through a vendor, rather than BCBSOK.
Provider Resources
Learn how to access BlueApprovR with our new user guide.
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