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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Extending the current UPMC Health Plan utilization model for selected MSK, cardiology, and radiology codes

UPMC Health Plan·Orthopedics, PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehab), Cardiology +2 more·Prior Authorization
Effective date
Not stated
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Days to comply

Summary

UPMC Health Plan is extending their current utilization model through March 1st for MSK, cardiology, and radiology procedures previously managed by HealthHelp. Prior authorization requests must still be submitted for claims to be paid, but they will be auto-approved without clinical documentation review until the March 1st deadline.

Action Required

Action needed
Before March 1st: Continue submitting prior authorization requests for all MSK, cardiology, and radiology procedures previously requiring HealthHelp authorization. Billing team must ensure all prior auth requests include complete information to qualify for auto-approval. After March 1st, expect return to full clinical documentation review process.