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CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK
A MEMBER OF ASCENSION HEALTH
F AC S I M I L E T R AN S M I T T A L S H E E T
DATE: TO: ROBIN MARCELLO/ERIKA GONZALEZ/LISA P R IO R A U T H O R IZ A T I O N :
The authorization team is available to assist with getting most Would you like the authorization team to obtain prior Authorization? CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT
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The following paper work needed to complete your request:
 All clinical history and progress notes  Physician NPI  Valid contact number for patient and or demographic sheet  Copy of insurance card front and back (if applicable)  Order with Diagnosis (ICD 9) and Procedure (CPT). Please list codes if available. Please note:
 If order is received at 2pm business day; process will not begin till next business day.  Please be aware that if you would like to assist with an authorization, the patient will be scheduled 5 days out to allow enough time for us to obtain the authorization.  In order to expedite all STAT cases, authorizations must be provided at time of scheduling. Due to urgent nature, we are unable to assist with authorizations for STAT cases.  All STAT’s must be called in to schedule.  We will contact patient if any of the information below is not filled out. DO NOT HAVE TO FILL OUT IF CONTACT INFORMATION OR DEMOGRAPHIC SHEET IS SENT! First Name:
Middle Initial:
Last name:

DOB:
Contact number:

(if applicable) Patient Preference (day of the week, time of day and facility):
(if applicable) If copies of report needs to be sent to additional physicians, please provide full name:


(IF ABLE & APPLICABLE) Information needed for specific types of exams:

CT
Any known Allergies to dyes?  Yes No Is patient 75 or older?  Yes  No If yes, we need current (within 90 days) creatinine levels. If yes, if patient is taking metformin, glucophage, or glucovance- they must stop taking medications for 48 hours after the exam; We will need current (within 90 days) creatinine levels. Any history of kidney disease or dialysis or CHF?  Yes  No If yes, we need current (within 90 days) creatinine levels. What was the first day of last menstrual period? ____________________________________________________________
MRI
Any metal in the body?
Pacemaker  Yes  No Aneurysm clips  yes  No Cardiac valve replacements  yes No
Stimulators  Yes  No  Other: ___________________________________________________________________
What was the first day of last menstrual period? ____________________________________________________________ Claustrophobic?  Yes  No if yes, will sedation be provided?  Yes  No
Please note: sedation must be provided by physician.
Any history of kidney disease or dialysis or CHF? Yes  No If history of kidney disease, we will need current (90 days) creatinine levels. Abdominal Ultrasound
CARONDELET HEALTH NETWORK
A MEMBER OF ASCENSION HEALTH
Is patient able to fast?  Yes  No if patient has any problems with fasting we will schedule the exam in the early morning.
Dexa
Any metal plates, rods, or pins in the lower back or hip area?  Yes  No If yes, explain: Any previous exams, with contrast, within 7 days prior to appointments date?  Yes No
(If able and applicable) Additional information needed for exams:

Patients Height and weight.________________________________________________________________ Any special needs (i.e. Wheelchair, crutches, canes, mentally handicapped, vision impaired, Needs interpreter, IV tubing, catheters? If yes, explain: __________________________________________________________________ Please note: if patient requires lifting he or she will be scheduled at the hospital. _________________________________________________________________________________________ We do not schedule:
List of facilities:
SMIC
395 N. Silverbell Road, Suite 185 CIC
GVIC
RR
CSJ Hospital
CSM Hospital

Source: http://www.carondelet.org/Portals/0/docs/breast-center/Prior%20Authorization%20Assistance%20Form.pdf