Authorizations Module
Automate addition, modification, and updates of authorizations to increase speed and accuracy with lower cost.
Capabilities
Update Header Fields
SymKey can update the following information on the Authorization Header:
Authorization Status Codes
Authorization Action Dates
Member Information
Provider and Vendor IDs
Service Types and Units
And Most Other Codes
Update Other Fields
- User Defined Fields
- Memo Lines
- Authorizations Notes
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Update Detail Fields
SymKey can update the values in the following Detail Line fields:
Service Type
Service Code and Procedure Grouping
NDC Code
Modifiers
Requested and Authorized Quantities
Adjustment and Final Adjustment Codes
And other codes and values
can do for you.
Example Scenarios
Auto-Approval
SymKey can update the Authorization status to Approved, ideal for direct referrals that don’t require prior authorization.
UM Delegation Routing
SymKey can update the Authorization status and add denial notes to quickly route the authorization to the appropriate UM team for final review.
Extend Auth Dates
SymKey can extend the expiration date of an existing authorization.
Create a New Authorization
SymKey can create a new companion authorization for professional services, either to accompany the facility authorization or to reissue an expired authorization.
Modify an Existing Record
SymKey can add a detail line. For example, it can create a line to down-code the existing authorization, such as a code reduction for care level.
Additional Lines
SymKey can add detail lines, such as adding X-rays to an Orthopedic consult or follow-up visits for Home Health care.
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