CommercialPrior AuthMedium impact
Reminder: Air and Water Ambulance Non-Emergency Transportation Prior Authorization Requests
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota·ND · Emergency Medicine, Critical Care·Prior Authorization
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota is reminding providers that air and water ambulance non-emergency transport requires prior authorization with specific documentation requirements. Providers must submit medical necessity documentation, verify transport is to the nearest appropriate facility, and provide justification if not going to the closest facility.
Action Required
Immediately: Billing team must update prior authorization workflow for air and water ambulance non-emergency transport requests to BCBSND. Include documentation of medical condition requiring transport, verification transport is to nearest appropriate facility, and justification if not going to closest facility. Contact Provider Service at 800-368-2312 for commercial plans or 833-777-5779 for Medicaid Expansion. Claims may be denied without proper prior authorization and documentation.