aim authorization number
AIM Specialty Health Programs (for Ordering and Servicing Providers) AIM administers programs on behalf ofAnthem Blue Cross (Anthem) which comprises two components: AIM's Provider Portal makes it easy for your office staff to enter an order for a high-tech diagnostic imaging exam via the web. The web-based Provider Portal gives you 24/7/365 access to the RQI (Radiology Quality Initiative), and to claims and eligibility information. If the sleep study is to be performed at a sleep lab, SMS/CCX recommend sleep lab facilities obtain the. authorization number from the referring physician at the time the procedure is scheduled. If you do not. have an authorization number, please call SMS/CCX Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. eastern. time, at. FAX FORM. Instructions: If Urgent request please call AIM. Please complete ALL information requested on this form, incomplete forms will be returned to sender. TO: AMERICAN IMAGING MANAGEMENT PREAUTH/RQI DEPARTMENT. www.americanimaging.net. FAX #: 800-610-0050. 1-800-714-0040 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Fax requests will no longer be. accepted for prior authorization requests. AIM will be offering educational opportunities for providers to learn more about AIM and their. provider website portal for submitting authorization requests. To register, please go to. Electronic Requests—Registered AvailityTM providers may submit online pre-certification and authorization requests and inquiries (ANSI 278 transaction) Telephone Inquiries—Call the pre-certification number on the back of the member’s ID card. Or, call our Provider Telecommunications Center (PTC) at (800) 972-8088—upon verification of eligibility and benefits, you will be advised how to proceed. Your office can save time, save money, and eliminate hassles by requesting and obtaining pre-authorizations online for. radiology, cardiology, sleep, oncology, and specialty drugs. Information is available for both ordering and servicing. providers. Ordering providers can request and obtain a pre-authorization online. Servicing providers can inquire about. an authorization, as well as obtain pre-authorization, prior to rendering services to a member. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) is contracted with AIM Specialty Health to provide clinical appropriateness review and education for outpatient high-tech diagnostic imaging services. AIM®' provides a Radiology Quality Initiative (RQI) program for Blue Choice PPOSM members. Prior Authorization. This page provides a summary of pre-service requirements and recommendations for BCBSIL providers. Call the number on the back of the member's ID card if you have any questions. Effective for dates of service beginning May 1, 2012, Neighborhood Health Plan will require you. to request authorization from SMS/CCX prior to a Neighborhood Health Plan member receiving. a sleep study (Polysomnography/Titration Study/Home Sleep Test/MSLT) and/or sleep therapy.
(800) 972-8088