Anthem bcbs of ohio prior authorization phone number

Please verify benefit coverage prior to rendering services. Inpatient services and nonparticipating providers always require prior authorization.

*Services may be listed as requiring prior authorization that may not be covered benefits for a particular member. Please verify benefit coverage prior to rendering services.

To determine coverage of a particular service or procedure for a specific member:

  • Access eligibility and benefits information on Availity
  • Use the Prior Authorization Lookup Tool within Availity or
  • Call Provider Services at 1-844-594-5072.

To request authorizations:

  1. From the Availity home page, select Patient Registration from the top navigation.
  2. Select Auth/Referral Inquiry or Authorizations.

Members of some group health plans may have terms of coverage or benefits that differ from the information presented here.  The following information describes the general policies of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas (BCBSKS) and is provided for reference only.  This information is NOT to be relied upon as prior-authorization or precertification for health care services and is NOT a guarantee of payment.  To verify coverage or benefits or determine pre-certification or preauthorization requirements for a particular member, call 800-676-BLUE or send an electronic inquiry through your established connection with your local Blue Plan.


Pre-certification / Preauthorization information for out-of-area members

To view the out-of-area Blue Plan's general pre-certification/preauthorization information, enter the first three letters of the member's identification number on the Blue Cross Blue Shield ID card, and click "GO."

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If you experience difficulties or need additional information, please contact 800-676-BLUE.


Pre-certification required

  • All in-patient medical stays (requires secure login with Availity) 800-782-4437
  • All in-patient mental health stays 800-952-5906
  • All home health and hospice services 800-782-4437
  • Transplants with the exception of cornea and kidney 800-432-0272

Disclaimer: Some employer groups have some specific items that require prior authorization. Call for more information.


Predetermination/Prior-authorization required

Please complete and fax the BCBSKS predetermination or prior authorization form embedded within each policy below:

  • ACA Prevention Copay Waiver Criteria – Individual Marketplace, Commercial
  • Compounded Prescriptions
  • Germline Genetic Testing for BRCA1 or BRCA2 for Hereditary Breast/Ovarian Cancer Syndrome and Other High-Risk Cancers
  • Human Growth Hormone
  • Immunoglobulin Therapy
  • Site of Care Infusion Management
  • Zolgensma

All other drugs may be prior authorized electronically by completing the prior authorization form through CoverMyMeds. If you need medical policies for these drugs, you will find a list below the CoverMyMeds form.


Many of our pharmacy medical policies are now being maintained through our pharmacy benefit manager, Prime Therapeutics.

Health insurance can be complicated—especially when it comes to prior authorization (also referred to as pre-approval, pre-authorization and pre-certification). We’ve provided the following resources to help you understand Anthem’s prior authorization process and obtain authorization for your patients when it’s required.

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What is the provider phone number for Anthem BCBS of Ohio?

By Phone: Call the number on the back of the member's ID card or dial 800-676-BLUE (2583) to speak to a Provider Service representative.

What is prior authorization in Anthem?

Some drugs, and certain amounts of some drugs, require an approval before they are eligible to be covered by your benefits. This approval process is called prior authorization. Drug list/Formulary inclusion does not infer a drug is a covered benefit. Please check your schedule of benefits for coverage information.

Is Anthem the same as Blue Cross Blue Shield in Ohio?

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield is the trade name of Community Insurance Company, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Does Anthem BCBS allow retro authorizations?

For patients with retroactive eligibility: • If Utilization Management (UM) notification is required but was not performed timely and the patient has discharged: o Send an authorization request to the appropriate Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Anthem) team.