BCBS Preadmission Certification
Best thing to do is call them. I have Empire Blue (its a NY division) and my doctor's office did everything. Only thing I did was call and very the insurance company's requirements so there were no surprises.
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A preadmission certification is like a preapproval for a loan. Basically, it's the insurance agreeing that there is a reason to admit you to the hospital outside of an emergency situation.
Your doctor will need to submit for the certification, it isn't something you can do. Basically he/she will send a little form giving the reason for the admission, and the insurance company will review it, then approve or deny. Typically, they approve any time there is a medically necessary surgery being done, so I wouldn't worry too much. But what I would do, to speed things along, is make sure that you know when it's been submitted by your doctor's office, then follow up with the insurance to make sure it's being reviewed in a timely manner.
Your doctor will need to submit for the certification, it isn't something you can do. Basically he/she will send a little form giving the reason for the admission, and the insurance company will review it, then approve or deny. Typically, they approve any time there is a medically necessary surgery being done, so I wouldn't worry too much. But what I would do, to speed things along, is make sure that you know when it's been submitted by your doctor's office, then follow up with the insurance to make sure it's being reviewed in a timely manner.
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