Code Check Tool

  • Use Availity Code Check Tool for Commercial Plan Members

    The code check tool recently moved to Availity. The new tool gives you more accurate and enhanced data. Read the September 5 Provider News article for details.

    Sign in to Availity to use the code check tool. You'll find it in the Premera Payer Space in Resources or through Authorization & Referrals > Additional Authorizations and Referrals. The code check tool only shows codes used for non-individual plan members (group, association, etc.) and doesn't provide member-specific information. Check our code list for required supporting documentation.

    The tool doesn't support the following Premera plans:

    • Individual
    • Federal Employee Program (FEP)
    • Some Shared Administration plans

    View prior authorization information for those plans. For pharmacy benefits, view drugs requiring approval.

    Note: We review all non-specific and unlisted codes for medical necessity, even if they don't specifically relate to a medical policy. The code check tool isn't a guarantee of coverage since member contracts may differ in benefits.

    Submit a prior authorization request

    Sign in to Availity to submit prior authorizations. View our prior authorization resources page for more information on submitting prior authorization requests for Individual, out-of-area, and Federal Employee Program (FEP) plan members.

    Note: Prior authorizations can't be submitted by phone.

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