Add Prior Authorization Codes

Most insurance providers do not require mental health services to have a prior authorization. However, for those that do, TherapyNotes offers a convenient feature to ensure that any required prior authorization information is included on claims.

TherapyNotes counts down the number of remaining uses when the claim is initially submitted electronically or a CMS-1500 is generated through TherapyNotes.

To add a prior authorization code for a client:

• Click Patients > Patient name > Billing Settings tab
• Click the Edit icon in the upper right corner of the insurance policy to which you want to add the prior authorization.
• Click the +Add Prior Authorization button.

• Enter the Authorization Code.
• Select a service code (or multiple codes) from the Service Code dropdown.
• Enter the Start and Expires dates, Uses Allowed and Remaining, and select the Usage Setting (Once per Service or Per Unit). 
• Enter any additional Comments. 
• To add a prior authorization for another service code, click the + Add Prior Authorization button. To remove a prior authorization that you have not yet saved, click the X to the right of the prior authorization.

• Click the Save Changes button.

If a client's insurance provider or health plan changes, they may no longer need prior authorization to receive care. While prior authorizations remain in a client's chart to assist you with disputing a claim if needed, you can prevent them from being included on future claims.

To stop including a prior authorization code on claims:

• Click Patients > Patient name > Billing Settings tab
• Click anywhere on the insurance policy to edit the Prior Authorization.
• Next to Status, select the Disabled button.
• Click the Save Changes button.