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43.4.1.7 Physician Signature
The signature of the physician (MD or DO) on a prescription or THSteps-CCP Authorization Request Form must be current to the service date(s) of the request, i.e., the signature must always be before the service start date and no older than three months before the current date(s) of service requested. Physician signatures dated after the service start date on initial requests cannot be accepted as documentation supporting medical necessity. A request for authorization must include documentation from the provider to support the medical necessity of the service, equipment, or supply. If services begin as a result of a verbal order before the physician's signature date, submit proof of the verbal order with the request.
Stamped signatures and dates are not accepted on THSteps-CCP Authorization Request Forms or prescriptions for THSteps-CCP prior authorized services, supplies, or equipment. Verbal orders must be cosigned and dated by a physician (MD or DO) within two weeks or per provider policy if less. Signatures of NPs, clinical nurse specialist (CNSs), PAs, or doctors of philosophy (PhDs) are not accepted.
Physician prescriptions must be specific to the type of service requested. For example, if the provider is requesting PT, the prescription must request physical therapy, not just therapy.
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