How can I get help with prior authorizations?
Asked and Answered
November 1, 2023
The Academy Practice Management Center offers a variety of resources to assist physicians, medical staff, and patients in navigating the prior authorization process.
Key resources include:
Prior authorization letter tool
The Academy has created a customizable, clinically specific tool to allow your practice to easily generate individualized prior authorization appeal letters. Get started.
You can view a full list of drugs and dermatologic diseases in the tool.
Prior authorization workflow template
See an example of a prior authorization workflow that goes through a complete pathway, including clinical staff, administrative staff, insurance provider, and patient. Learn more about how to set up an efficient process for your practice.
Staff access to Practice Management Center resources
As a member benefit, AAD members can provide their office staff access to password-protected content under the Practice Management tab. Access includes: the Coding Resource Center, prior authorization templates, MIPS reporting, and other helpful information. Learn more about how to request access.
Additional prior authorization resources
Access a full spectrum of resources for physicians, practice staff, and patients. Resources include prior authorization guidelines for staff, troubleshooting for patients, software recommendations that may help fast-track the prior authorization process, and more.
To learn more, visit the Practice Management Center.
How can I appeal insurance denials?
The Academy offers an appeal letter generator to help dermatologists appeal to private payers when payments are inappropriately reduced. Get started.
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