What is NIA authorization?

Blue Shield of California is contracted with National Imaging Associates, Inc. (NIA) to provide medical necessity reviews and prior authorization for Advanced Imaging, and Spine and Pain Management.

What is an NIA number?

Your National Insurance number is your own personal account number. The number makes sure that the National Insurance contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded on your account. It also acts as a reference number for the whole social security system.

What is Nia insurance?

(NIA), an affiliate of Magellan Health Services, for radiology and cardiac imaging benefit management. The program includes management of non-emergent, high-tech, outpatient radiology services through prior authorization. Sunshine Health oversees the NIA program and is responsible for claims adjudication.

What is Nia radiology?

AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania’s radiology benefits vendor, National Imaging Associates, Inc. (NIA), provides utilization management review and authorization for non-emergent, advanced, outpatient imaging procedures.

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How to apply for a NIA prior authorization?

Submitting Prior Authorization Requests • There are two preferred ways to submit prior authorization — either through the NIA website at www.RadMD.com * or by calling NIA at 1-800-424-4952*. • To get started, go to www.RadMD.com click the New User button and submit a RadMD Application for

Where do I go to get a Nia order?

The ordering facility or provider must obtain the appropriate prior authorization via NIA’s website or by calling NIA at 1-800-424-5657. If an urgent/emergent clinical situation exists outside of a hospital emergency room, please contact NIA immediately at the number above with the appropriate clinical information for an expedited review.

Who is National Imaging Associates, Inc.( Nia ) authorization?

Fidelis Care has engaged National Imaging Associates, Inc., a Magellan Healthcare Company, to implement a new prior authorization program to manage outpatient (office and hospital) habilitative and rehabilitative physical medicine services, including services rendered in the home, effective on October 1, 2019.

How many characters are in a Nia authorization number?

The NIA authorization number consists of eight or nine alpha/numeric characters. In some cases, you may instead receive an NIA tracking number (not the same as an authorization number) if your authorization request is not approved at the time of initial contact.