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Product Overview D-SNP
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Utilization Management
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Authorization of Inpatient CareContinuity and Care CoordinationeviCoreHigh End Imaging - Cardiac imaging and elective heart catheterizationHigh End Imaging - Radiation ServicesHome HealthHome IV Drug TherapiesHospice ProtocolsHospital Inpatient Utilization ReviewHospital Urgent/Observation AdmissionInappropriate Discharge and ReadmissionInpatient Acute Rehabilitation/Long Term Acute CareMedical NecessityMusculoskeletal proceduresNavihealth-Skilled Nursing Facility CareNorthwood DMEPharmaceuticals - Specialty Medications (Magellan)Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy - OutpatientPre-Certification Notification and Concurrent Review GuidePrior authorizationsProvider appeal and grievance policyRadiation Oncology ServicesSecond OpinionServices related to oral appliances - for treatment of obstructive sleep apneaSkilled Nursing Facility AdmissionSleep managementTechnology AssessmentUtilization management general informationUtilization Management for behavior healthUtilization Management for timeliness standards
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Product Overview D-SNP
Hospital admissions - Pre-certification
Last Updated on February 19, 2026
The provider, not the member, is responsible to precertify an admission to the hospital for medical and/ or surgical treatment.
Based on medical diagnosis or proposed surgery and medical information, Security Health Plan will:
- authorize coverage for a length of stay is based on InterQual Level of Care Guidelines. (Remember that these are a minimum length of stay consistent with quality care. Actual length of coverage for a stay is based on medical necessity and intensity of service)
- If ultimately it is determined that the patient did not meet medical necessity for the admission, payment for services will be denied to the Provider .Provider cannot bill the member for these denied charges. Provider may appeal through Security Health Plan’s Appeal Process. The appeal process can be found here.
- upon request, send a copy of the appropriate guidelines (available by contacting the Security Health Plan utilization management specialist).
Contact the Security Health Plan utilization review coordinator at 1-800-991-8109 (option #1 or #2).