Cigna Updates

Cigna is pleased to announce we are expanding our Musculoskeletal and Pain Management Program to include select Cigna Medicare Advantage customers. 

Beginning June 1, 2021, precertification requests for affected services, including major joint surgery services related to the hip, knee, and shoulder and interventional pain management procedures must be submitted to eviCore instead of Cigna.

For the full article

CIGNA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROGRAM – ORIENTATION SESSION SCHEDULE.

Cigna Medicare Advantage has partnered with eviCore healthcare to provide patients with access to high quality, medically appropriate care that is consistent with evidence-based treatment guidelines.

The following procedures will require prior authorization for patients covered by Cigna Medicare Advantage

  • Major Joint Services (Hip, Knee, Shoulder)
  • Interventional Pain Management Procedures

eviCore healthcare will be leading online orientation sessions designed to assist you and your staff with the new program.  For times and how to register click here

Author: Seymore Bones

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