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Capo

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What is credentialing?

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What is the difference between prior authorization and concurrent review?



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joewallace

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Answer to Question 1

Credentialing means reviewing a provider who has applied to participate in a health plan.

Answer to Question 2

Preauthorization (prior authorization): the review of elective procedures that require prior approval before being reimbursed.
Concurrent review: reviewing services ordered for medical necessity during an inpatient hospitalization before they are provided.




Capo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 12, 2018
:D TYSM


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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