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Prior Authorization Submission Process

This page provides guidance concerning the prior authorization submission process.

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Please use the Procedure Code Lookup Tool as a reference for code(s) that require prior authorization. If a code requires prior authorization, the tool includes a link to the appropriate portal for the request. Use the links in the tool to ensure your request is routed correctly for review. Please note that all acute inpatient admission should be submitted to Alliance.

Physical Health, Behavioral Health and Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Prior Authorizations

For faster, self-service submit prior authorization requests using the Jiva Provider Portal for online admission, concurrent review, and discharge prior authorization. The portal is available 24/7 to receive electronic submissions.

Jiva Provider Portal
Provider Support: 855-759-9700 Monday through Saturday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, except on Alliance company holidays

For out-of-network provider authorization request submissions and in-network provider authorization request submissions (not required if submitted through Jiva Provider Portal), complete the Prior Authorization Request form, attach supporting clinical information, and submit as follows:

Fax: 919-651-8691
Email: [email protected] (for authorization requests for both out-of-network and in-network providers)

Alliance Vendor Prior Authorization Submissions

Alliance utilizes the following utilization management vendors for select service lines:

Navitus: Pharmacy benefits manager
Provider Portal
Access pharmacy guidance for providers

Northwood: Durable medical equipment (DME)
Provider Portal
Fax: 877-552-6551

Avesis: Vision services
Provider Portal
Fax: 855-591-3566

ModivCare: Non-emergent medical transportation (NEMT)
Portal login

EviCore: Radiology, cardiology, laboratory, musculoskeletal and radiation oncology services
EviCore Provider Portal
EviCore Provider Portal Job Aid
Phone: 888-444-6182
Fax (radiology/cardiology/radiation therapy/pain/spine/joint): 800-540-2406
Fax (lab): 844-545-9213

Procedure Code Lookup Tool

Before submitting your request, verify the service you are providing requires prior authorization by using the Procedure Code Lookup Tool. The list of services requiring prior authorization is subject to change.

North Carolina Medicaid Prior Authorization Request Forms and Attachments

Forms that should be used to submit or accompany a PA request. Missing or incomplete forms may delay your prior authorization request.

Referrals

Alliance Health does not require referrals for services. Members eligible to receive covered services from an Indian Health Coverage Program (IHCP) have direct access to services provided by the IHCP without referral or prior authorization.

Forms that should be used to submit or accompany a PA request. Missing or incomplete forms may delay your prior authorization request.

  • Physical Health, Behavioral Health and Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) Prior Authorizations
  • Alliance Vendor Prior Authorization Submissions
  • Procedure Code Lookup Tool
  • North Carolina Medicaid Prior Authorization Request Forms and Attachments
  • Referrals