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Ablative and Surgical Treatment for Venous Insufficiency
Refer to the back of the patient’s ID card under the heading Prior Authorization for the
appropriate contact information.
Purpose of this form
You can use this form to initiate your precertification request. The form will also help you
know what supporting documentation is needed for GEHA to review your request.
How to complete the form
We recommend reviewing GEHA's coverage for Ablative and Surgical Treatment for
Venous Insufficiency completing this form. You can find our coverage policies at Provider
resources. These will allow you to see the criteria used to determine medical necessity and
procedures that are not allowable.
For us to review your request properly and to avoid delay, you must complete all sections of
the form and provide the necessary supporting documentation. If you have questions about
the form or need help, you can speak with a surgical specialist at 800.821.6136, ext. 3100.
After you have completed the form
Our reviews are completed within 15 days from the time that we receive complete
information. Please allow for this time when scheduling the procedure. We are not able to
consider a request “urgent” unless waiting the regular time limit for authorization could
seriously jeopardize a patient’s life, health or ability to regain maximum function.
Revised 122921 CM-FRM-0117-015
Ablative and Surgical Treatment for Venous Insufficiency
Refer to the back of the patient’s ID card under the heading Prior Authorization for the
appropriate contact information.
Date of request: Anticipated service date:
Patient name: Phone:
ID number: Date of birth:
Member address:
Physician:
Tax ID:
Address:
Contact:
Phone: Ext. Fax:
DX: ICD-10 code:
List all proposed CPT/procedure codes:
Please specify for each code what vein is being requested and if Bilateral, Right or Left:
IMPORTANT: In addition to this form, submit:
__ Complete history and physical
__ Pre-operative examination with most recent Doppler/duplex scanning reports that include reflux
and vein diameter measurements; Post-procedure Doppler report if applicable.
__ Documentation of conservative and adjunctive measures, including duration and outcome.
__ Activities the member must modify or cannot perform due to varicose vein conditions.
Submit completed form and supporting documents to:
GEHA Fax: 816.257.3255 or
P.O. Box 21542 Secure email:
Eagan MN 55121 caremanagementsurgery@geha.com
Questions: Call GEHA at 800.821.6136, ext. 3100.
All benefit payments are subject to review for any applicable deductibles, coinsurance, maximums, medical
necessity and patient eligibility on the date that the service is provided, or the supply delivered.
Revised 122921 CM-FRM-0117-015
Procedure requested:
CPT: 36475, 36476, 36478, 36479, 37765, 37766 and 37799
Right
Left
Quantity
Date of
service
Vessels to be treated
Anterior Lateral Branch Proximal
Anterior Lateral Branch Distal
Posterior Medial Branch Proximal
Posterior Medial Branch Distal
Perforator Posterior Thigh
Perforator of Femoral Canal (Hunter)
Perforator of Femoral Canal (Dodd)
Paratibial Perforator Proximal (Boyd)
Paratibial Perforator (Sherman)
Posterior Tibial Perforator Lower (Crockett I)
Posterior Tibial Perforator Mid (Crockett II)
Posterior Tibial Perforator Upper(Crockett III)
Posterior Calf Upper
Posterior Calf Mid
Posterior Calf Lower
Lateral Calf