WA · guidance
Wash. HCA Hospice Services Billing Guide, What is prior authorization (PA)?
What is prior authorization (PA)?
Prior authorization (PA) is HCA or its designee’s approval for certain medical
services, equipment, or supplies, before the services are provided to clients.
When PA is applicable, it is a precondition for provider reimbursement.
Provenance
- Source
- www.hca.wa.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-10-02
- Edition
- hca-hospice-bg-2026-05-19
- Content hash
7cfbba8bf8afa0057373d77dcdf788850848d7853a6df498099579a1afc8ed1e
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