Various Issues

As I am sure you are aware by now, Anthem has removed the requirement for prior authorization for physical medicine services performed in a chiropractic office.  You can read their statement here. However, providers have had multiple other...

AIM

As you are hopefully aware, Anthem is planning on starting a new pre-authorization process for all therapy services, 97xxx codes, on March 1st. This process will require you to register with AIM for pre-certification of these services. The KAC has had the stance from...

AIM

Anthem Pre-Authorization Change (Update) Here are the details:          Anthem is implementing preauthorization for all 97XXX codes starting March 1st, 2020. This is a directive from Anthem corporate and they are...

GP Modifier

Providers have reached out to the KAC regarding denials for therapy codes (97XXX) when billing Humana Caresource.  It appears they are now requesting these codes be billed with the GP modifier.  You can rebill any denied claims as corrected and attach the GP modifier...

Anthem Announces AIM

Anthem has stated that all therapy codes will need prior authorization starting March 1, 2020, through AIM.  This notice was sent out in their Provider News on 12/1/2020.  At this time, no provider we have spoken with has received notice...