For non-emergency ambulance transportation services rendered to a client, ambulance providers may coordinate the nonemergency ambulance prior authorization request between the requesting provider, which may include a physician, nursing facility, healthcare provider, or other responsible party. Ambulance providers may assist in providing necessary information such as their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, fax number, and business address to the requesting provider. However, the Non-e","@type":"Answer"}},{"name":"When should I apply for a prior authorization?","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"text":"
You should always apply for and obtain a prior authorization before scheduling medical transportation.
","@type":"Answer"}},{"name":"What should I do if the patient does not meet medical necessity requirements?","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"text":"You should consider alternate transportation such as a wheelchair van, taxi, Uber or friends and family.
No, the healthcare facility is responsible for payment.
For non-emergency ambulance transportation services rendered to a client, ambulance providers may coordinate the nonemergency ambulance prior authorization request between the requesting provider, which may include a physician, nursing facility, healthcare provider, or other responsible party. Ambulance providers may assist in providing necessary information such as their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, fax number, and business address to the requesting provider. However, the Non-e","category":"general","question":"Who is responsible for obtaining prior authorizations?"},{"answer":"
You should always apply for and obtain a prior authorization before scheduling medical transportation.
","category":"general","question":"When should I apply for a prior authorization?"},{"answer":"You should consider alternate transportation such as a wheelchair van, taxi, Uber or friends and family.
No, the healthcare facility is responsible for payment.