Yes, you will have to contact your health plan for pre-authorization of MRgFUS treatment prior to scheduling your treatment session. You may also have to get preauthorization for the pre-screening diagnostic tests that are required to verify you are an appropriate candidate for MRgFUS. We suggest you work with your referring physician and/or staff at the MRgFUS provider site you have been referred to for treatment.

A pre-authorization validates a credit card and reserves a specified amount of available credit. It is not a charge, although it may temporarily appear on your online statement. This reservation of credit is usually in effect 48 to 72 hours, and will expire automatically. This is a security measure that we use to protect our customers and Pool.com from fraudulent acts against our EU Order system. NOTE: ENTERING VALID CREDIT CARD INFORMATION IS MANDATORY WHEN CREATING A NEW EU.POOL.COM ACCOUNT.

If you would like to pay directly to LNH and not get yourself involved in the claims reimbursement procedure, you need to have Treatment Guarantee (Pre-authorization). You should either contact our medical department or LNH at least three days in advance from the hospitalization date. The Medical Hotline Number in mentioned on your health card.

Men and women - if you are having a body treatment we recommend you shave no less than 24 hours before your appointment, in order to prevent any discomfort during the exfoliation portion of the treatment. We also suggest that you drink plenty of water before and after treatments and that neither coffee nor alcohol is consumed prior to your August Moon Spa treatment.

You need to not take any medications with aspirin, ibuprofen and/or Vitamin E in them for 1 week prior to treatment. This will decrease the bruising at the injection site.

Yes, the following should be avoided prior to treatment: Please shave area 12 hours prior to treatment. The follicle beneath the skin contains the melanin that the laser targets; thus, waxing, plucking and electrolysis should be avoided for 3 weeks prior to treatments. Avoid sun tanning to the area treated. Discuss any skin diseases you might have.

Let your body guide your activity after a treatment. Some patients feel the need to rest more, which allows the repair and restoration of cells to take place. We encourage patients not to over-exert themselves with the relief of pain, as it takes time for the body to adjust and restore itself. We highly recommend a good stretching routine to help "re-educate" the muscles. This routine can be provided as part of a treatment package.

Yes, certain services may require pre-authorization. Check with your employer or Horizon BCBSNJ's Member Services Department for specifics about what services under your program may require such approval. You or your physician will be required to contact Horizon BCBSNJ's Care Management Department at the number on your ID card to obtain pre-authorization.

If you would like us to pay directly to the Network Hospital and not get yourself involved in the claims reimbursement procedure, you need to have pre-authorization. To schedule hospital admissions, you should contact our medical department at least three days in advance from the hospitalization date. They will guide you in obtaining the pre-authorization. The Medical Hotline Number is mentioned on your health card.

For all courses of treatment expected to exceed $300, your dentist should submit a report to The Guardian describing the proposed treatment and itemizing expected charges. We will review the report and send the dentist an estimate of benefits we will pay. This will help ensure that you receive the best and most appropriate treatment necessary. Emergency treatment, oral examinations, cleaning, and x-rays may be performed before the review is prepared.

For darker skin types, pre treatment with a skin lightening agent might be necessary for 1-2 weeks to decrease the melanin production.

You will receive registration forms from your physician or midwife to be completed and submitted to California Pacific Medical Center prior to your eighth month of pregnancy.

Many insurance plans require prior approval for services by patients and/or their Primary Care Providers (PCPs) before services can be covered. This is often referred to as pre-authorization. Before your visit to Sebasticook Valley Hospital, please review your health-plan booklet or call your insurance company representative to clarify your specific policy benefits and requirements.