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DME Authorization
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.
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
Preauthorization 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. Post-service
reviews are completed within 30 days.
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DME Authorization
Date of request:
Patient name: Phone:
ID number: Date of birth:
Member address:
DX: ICD-10 code:
Billing provider information
Provider name:
Tax ID:
Address:
Contact:
Phone: Fax:
Prescribing physician: NPI:
Items not covered under the plan:
Computers, tablets, computer programs/games used in association with communication aides,
internet or phone services used in conjunction with communication devices.
Air purifiers, air conditioners, heating pads, cold therapy units, whirlpool bathing equipment,
sun and heat lamps, exercise devices (even if ordered by a doctor), and other equipment that
does not meet the definition of durable medical equipment.
Lifts, such as seat, chair or van lifts.
Wigs
Devices or programs to eliminate bed wetting
If a member is a patient in a facility other than the member's primary residence, or in a distinct
part of a facility that provides services such as skilled nursing, rehabilitation services, or
provides medical or nursing, DME will not be covered separately for rental or purchase.
Preauthorization (covered items under the plan)
Manual wheelchair
Electric wheelchair
Scooter
Prosthetic
Oxygen (Desat level: ________)
Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
BIPAP
CPAP/APAP and supplies
Oral appliance
Assistive Communication Device (ACD)
Other
HCPCS codes: DME list price:
Description of equipment manufacture/maker of equipment:
Treatment start date: Length of need: ____ days ____ months ____ years
(date equipment is placed)
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Attach the following documentation:
Letter of medical necessity and/or physician’s orders
Documentation of patient’s general condition, including upper and lower body strength and
activity level
Documentation of patient status (i.e., bed confined, chair confined, ambulatory, orientation,
orthopedic impairment, etc.)
For CPAP sleep study and compliance report after 61
st
day of use
For CPAP/BIPAP Supplies - specific codes are required with request
For BIPAP, reason as to why patient is not tolerating the CPAP
For CGMS, most recent history and physical, most current A1C level, results of 72 hour
continuous glucose monitoring test
For Oxygen, saturation rate
Any other additional information pertinent to your request
Cranial helmets require color photos for review
For CPM, provide the CPT code of the surgical procedure that relates to this request
Review of this service is pending the completion of this form. Incomplete forms will be
returned; attach additional pages as needed. To avoid delay in processing your request,
please provide all information requested.
IMPORTANT: Fax completed form and required documents to 816.257.3515 or 816.257.3255
Questions: Call Care Management at 800.821.6136, Ext. 3100.
Payable benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Health Benefit Plan.