May 2023
BlueApprovRSM Expedites Medical, Surgical, Pharmacy, Behavioral Health Prior Authorization — Attend a Training
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) continues to streamline the prior authorization process to reduce your workload with BlueApprovR. This new tool in Availity® Essentials expedites approvals for some medical and surgical, pharmacy drug and behavioral health services for many of our commercial members.
BlueApprovR tool offers End-to-End Efficiencies
Registered Availity Essentials users have free, 24/7 access to BlueApprovR tool to:
- Request prior authorization for inpatient and outpatient medical and surgical services, pharmacy drug and behavioral health services
- Secure real-time approvals for certain services and begin treatment right away
- Easily attach medical records
- Check approval status of your request
Provider Training
You can attend an instructor-led, free webinar on how to use BlueApprovR. To register, select your preferred date and time from the list below. Times are Central Time:
- May 11, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 11
- May 17, 2023 – 11 a.m. to noon
- May 18, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 11
- May 24, 2023 – 11 a.m. to noon
- May 25, 2023 – 10 a.m. to 11
- May 31, 2023 – 11 a.m. to noon
How to Submit Prior Authorization Requests through 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 Essentials 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 Federal Employee Program® or Medicare Advantage 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 more about how to access and use BlueApprovR at our Provider Tools web page.
For More Information
Continue to watch News and Updates for future program updates and training opportunities.
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