Fax completed prior authorization request form to 800-854-7614 or submit Electronic Prior Authorization
through CoverMyMeds® or SureScripts.
All requested data must be provided. Incomplete forms or forms without the chart notes will be returned
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erage Guidelines are available at www.mercycareaz.org/providers/completecare-
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Testosterone Agents
Pharmacy Prior Authorization Request Form
Do not copy for future use. Forms are updated frequently.
REQUIRED: Office notes, labs and medical testing relevant to request showing medical justification are required to support diagnosis
Member Information
Member Name (first & last): Date of Birth: Gender:
Male Female
Height:
Member ID:
City: State: Weight:
Prescribing Provider Information
Provider Name (first & last): Specialty: NPI# DEA#
Office Address: City: State: Zip Code:
Office Contact: Office Phone Office Fax:
Dispensing Pharmacy Information
Pharmacy Name: Pharmacy Phone: Pharmacy Fax:
Requested Medication Information
Medication Name:
Medication request is NOT for an FDA- approved, or
compendia-supported diagnosis (circle one): Yes No
ICD-10 Code: Diagnosis:
What medication(s) have been tried and failed for diagnosis?
Are there any contraindications to formulary medications? Yes No
If yes, please specify:
Directions for Use: Strength: Dosage Form:
Quantity: Day Supply: Duration of Therapy/Use:
Turn-Around Time for Review
Standard (24 hours) Urgent If waiting 24 hours for a standard decision could seriously harm life, health,
or ability to regain maximum function, you can ask for an expedited decision.
Signature:
_____________________________________________________
Clinical Information
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Are there 2 pre-treatment serum total testosterone levels confirmed on 2 separate mornings with results
below the normal range (<264ng/dL or less than reference range for lab)?
Yes No N/A
Is there 1 pretreatment free or bioavailable testosterone level (less than reference range for lab)? Yes No N/A
Does member have a condition that may alter sex-hormone binding globulin (for example obesity,
diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, etc.)?
Yes No N/A
Are member’s initial testosterone concentrations at or near the lower limit of normal? Yes No N/A
Does member have ONE of
the following diagnosis?
Bilateral
Orchiectomy
Genetic disorder due to hypogonadism
(for example, Klinefelter syndrome)
Panhypopituitarism
Was diagnosis of hypogonadism made during or recovery from an acute illness, or when member was engaged
in short-term use of certain medications (for example opioids or glucocorticoids)?
Yes No
Does member have a diagnosis of Prostate Cancer OR Male Breast Cancer? Yes No
Provider will be monitoring the following periodically
(check all that apply):
Serum
testosterone
Prostate
specific antigen
Hemoglobin
& hematocrit
Liver functions
tests
Renewal Request ONLY
Is testosterone within normal male range? Yes No Is hematocrit < 54%? Yes No
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The following labs are being monitored (check all that apply):
PSA
Hemoglobin
LFTs
Has member developed prostate cancer OR male breast cancer?
Yes
No
Female to Male Transsexualism
Was there an evaluation from a mental health
professional showing persistent, well-documented
diagnosis of gender dysphoria?
Yes
No
Did member make a fully informed
decision AND has given consent?
Yes
No
Has the parent and/or guardian consented to
treatment?
Yes
No
Have co-morbid mental health concerns
been OR are actively being addressed?
Yes
No
Renewal Request ONLY
Is testosterone within normal male range?
Yes
No
Is hematocrit < 54%?
Yes
No
Delayed Puberty
Have serial physical evaluations been made over time (6 months or more) to help confirm diagnosis?
Yes
No
Examinations include measurements of
the following (check that apply):
Height-Weight
Tanner stage of pubertal
development
Bone Age
Testicular Size
Are there few to no
signs of puberty?
Yes
No
Is pubertal
delay severe?
Yes
No
Are member’s psychosocial
concerns able to be resolved
without treatment?
Yes
No
Renewal Request ONLY
Measurements of the following continue
to be taken (check that apply):
Height-Weight
Tanner stage of pubertal
development
Bone Age
Testicular Size
Is there still evidence of small testes?
Yes
No
Is hematocrit <54%?
Yes
No
Palliative Treatment of Inoperable Breast Cancer in Women
Is requested medication prescribed by oncologist?
Yes
No
Renewal Request ONLY
Is member responding to therapy without disease progression?
Yes
No
Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome - Associated Wasting Syndrome
Has member been diagnosed with HIV-AIDS?
Yes
No
Has member lost at least 10% body weight?
Yes
No
Renewal Request ONLY
Has member seen and maintained an
increase in weight from baseline?
Yes
No
Is hematocrit <54%?
Yes
No
Additional information the prescribing provider feels is important to this review. Please specify below or submit medical records
Signature affirms that information given on this form is true and accurate and reflects office notes.
Prescribing Provider’s Signature:
___________________________________________________
Date:
__________________
Please note: Incomplete forms or forms without the chart notes will be returned
Office notes, labs, and medical testing relevant to the request that show medical justification are required.
Standard turnaround time is 24 hours. You can call 800-624-3879 to check the status of a request.
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ffective: 08/18/2020 C17315-A 05-2020
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