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High end imaging

Last Updated on February 19, 2026

High-end imaging

Security Health Plan requires prior authorization for all outpatient high-end imaging tests: MRI, CT (excluding SPECT) and PET scans. A complete list of CPT codes requiring prior authorization can be found below.  Services performed without authorization may be denied for payment. You may not seek reimbursement from members for these services.

A prior authorization is required for all providers, facilities and ancillary providers for aforementioned high-end imaging procedures prior to performance, with administrative claim denial for non-compliance. The ordering provider maintains final decision authority of which high-end imaging test is performed. If an affiliated provider fails to prior notify, retro-notification will not be accepted.

The ordering provider or designee is responsible for obtaining a prior authorization number prior to scheduling high-end outpatient imaging procedures. It is the rendering provider’s responsibility to ensure prior authorization requirements are met before a member’s scheduled appointment.  If prior authorization requirements are not met, claims could be denied.

Authorization is required for:

  • MRI
  • MRA
  • CT
  • CTA
  • PET
  • Nuclear cardiac

Request authorization

  • Register online for an account
  • Online – 24 hours a day, seven days a week at www.evicore.com/

To request an authorization, submit your request online, by phone or fax:

Call eviCore at 1-888-693-3211 and choose option 4 for physicians. Here, providers may request or schedule a live peer-to-peer conversation. Please have the case or authorization number on the denial/fax letter ready.

Resources

View code list for high end imaging  prior authorizations
eviCore FAQs

eviCore healthcare’s Clinical Guidelines and request forms are available at: www.evicore.com or click here to access guidelines specific to Security Health Plan. Please call the Client Provider Operations Department at1-800-646-0418 , option 4, if you have any questions or need more information.