Development a Payment Code for Prior Authorization

Year: 2009

Resolution Number: 23

Action Taken: Approved as Amended

Status:

Author(s): Shafi J. Ahmed, MD

Sponsor: Shafi J. Ahmed, MD

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
Substitute Resolution (in lieu of Resolutions 23-09A, 57-09A and 58-09A) RESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the AMA ask the AMA to pursue establishment of a code that would allow physicians to seek reimbursement for participating in the prior authorization process with third-party payers and managed care entities.REFERENCE COMMITTEE RATIONALE: The Committee believes the substitute resolution meets the intent expressed in all three resolutions without restricting it to certain types of services.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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