Precertification

Reference for referring physicians initiating insurance precertifications for imaging at The Radiology Clinic.

For Referring Physicians

How to initiate precertification

Most major carriers require precertification for advanced imaging (MRI, CT, PET, nuclear medicine, etc.). Below are the carrier-specific channels we recommend for initiating precertifications efficiently. For assistance, our in-house Pre-cert Team is standing by.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

Some Blue Cross Blue Shield Out-of-State precertifications may also be initiated through AIM. Use the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama website / AIM portal, or call AIM directly.

Other Out-of-State BCBS

Other Out-of-State BCBS precerts may be obtained by calling the number below. The three-letter prefix of the patient’s contract number will be required to utilize this system.

Alabama Medicaid, Cigna, Cigna HS, Aetna Medicare

These precertifications may be initiated by calling MedSolutions.

Humana

Humana precerts may be initiated online via HealthHelp or by phone.

All Other Carriers

For all other insurance carriers, reference the patient’s card for information on precertification.

TRC Pre-cert Team

Need help with a precertification?

For further assistance with any of the above processes, please contact our Pre-cert Department directly. We’ll work with you and the carrier to get authorization completed.