procedure code 99235 — prior authorization under UnitedHealthcare
Billing code 99235 · Category: inpatient
In our reference, this procedure typically requires prior authorization.
Typical turnaround is 1 day(s); UnitedHealthcare's
standard turnaround is 14 calendar days (72 hours if urgent).
Coverage limits: this page does not confirm authorization for any specific member's plan, and does not cover state-specific plan variants, out-of-network requests, or every payer x procedure pair in existence. For a definitive answer, contact UnitedHealthcare directly using the submission method above.
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