We require authorization or pre-approval for inpatient requests for cancer treatment services for all members. Notification to Blue Cross is required. Go to our Prior Authorization Overview page for tips for submitting authorization requests.
For FEP members, please check authorization requirements at fepblue.org.We require prior authorization for certain outpatient medical oncology and radiation oncology services through our Quality Care Cancer Program. The program is administered by AIM Specialty Health®', an independent company, so authorization requests should go directly to them.
Note: Indemnity members are not part of the Quality Care Cancer Program.
Outpatient medical oncology services and supportive care medications as noted in our medical policies:
Radiation oncology services as noted in our medical policies:
Ordering providers will request authorization with AIM in one of three ways:
Required information:
Most order request also may require:
For order entry worksheets and checklists, click here.
Required information:
Clinical data required:
After entering and reviewing your request, you’ll receive a summary. Approved orders will indicate “Authorized” and will include an “Order ID.” You’ll also see a summary of codes and disease information.
To avoid a denied claim, servicing providers should use the AIM ProviderPortal to verify that an authorization is in place before the service is performed.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Federal Employee Program (FEP) members are not included in the Quality Care Cancer Program, but they may have authorization or pre-certification requirements for their outpatient cancer services. To check authorization requirements, please visit fepblue.org.