Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield local precertification change in Virginia for HMO

The following services will be added to precertification for the effective dates listed below.

Precertification responsibility: The ordering or rendering provider of service is responsible for completing the precertification process.

HMO plans: Services that require precertification will be denied if rendered without the appropriate precertification for in-network providers. HMO members may not have benefits for non-emergency services rendered outside of the network and are subject to review and may be denied.

PPO plans: Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended. If not completed in advance, a pre-payment review of the claim will occur and may result in a denial of claim reimbursement.

EPO plans: Precertification for services requiring prior approval is highly recommended. If not completed in advance, a pre-payment review of the claim will occur and may result in a denial of claim reimbursement. No out-of-network benefit is available with the exception of ER/urgent care and authorized services.

Requesting precertification with the Virginia plan 

To obtain precertification, providers can access Availity Essentials* at www.availity.com or call the Utilization Management department using the number on the back of the member’s identification card. Service preapproval is based on member’s benefit plan/eligibility at the time the service is reviewed/approved.