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14.2.6.2 Authorization and Prior Authorization Requirements

All inpatient hospital admissions require prior authorization. Except for those procedures that require prior authorization, admission to freestanding ASCs or outpatient hospital ambulatory surgical centers (HASCs) for the purpose of performing dentistry services require authorization.

Refer to: Chapter 4, "Authorizations and Prior Authorizations" for additional information.

Chapter 22, "Hospital".

Appendix B, "CSHCN Services Program Prior Authorization Request for Inpatient Hospital Admission-For Use by Facilities Only" and for Appendix B, "CSHCN Services Program Prior Authorization Request for Inpatient Surgery-For Surgeons Only" for the prior authorization form.