procedure code 90837 — prior authorization under Kaiser Permanente
Billing code 90837 · Category: therapy
In our reference, this procedure typically requires prior authorization.
Typical turnaround is 5 day(s); Kaiser Permanente's
standard turnaround is 5 business days (72 hours if urgent).
Gold-card note: in our reference, this code is on Kaiser Permanente's auto-approval / gold-card list for qualifying providers -- streamlined review may apply, though this is not a guarantee for any specific provider or request.
How to submit
Internal Kaiser referral system
Documentation typically required
Psychiatric evaluation
Treatment plan
GAF/PHQ-9 scores
Common reasons this gets denied
Session limit exceeded
Lower level of care appropriate
Kaiser Permanente-specific notes
Integrated model — most in-network services skip PA
Out-of-network referrals require PA
Specialty referrals via PCP gateway
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 Kaiser Permanente directly using the submission method above.
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