News and updates
New for ’22: PacificSource Streamlines Provider Networks
To simplify how members and providers work with us, PacificSource has announced changes to our network beginning Jan. 1, 2022. Once the changes are complete, we will serve members across the region...
September 2021 Drug list Change Notification
Updates on Existing Criteria:
September 2021. The following changes to criteria are effective September 22, 2021:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates...
Update to codes requiring prior authorization
Effective August 30, 2021, PacificSource will require prior authorization for the following codes related to Optical Coherence Tomography for...
August 2021 Drug List Change Notification
Updates on Existing Criteria
August 2021. The following changes to criteria are effective August 22, 2021:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates...
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates...
July 2021 Drug List Change Notification
Updates on Existing Criteria
July 2021. The following changes to criteria are effective July 22, 2021:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates
Arcalyst...
June 2021 Drug List Change Notification
Updates on Existing Criteria:
June 2021. The following changes to criteria are effective June 22, 2021:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates
Botox –...
Prior authorization change for deep sedation for upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
Effective March 15, 2021, prior authorization for deep sedation will no longer be required for:
• Upper endoscopy,
• Colonoscopy,...
• Upper endoscopy,
• Colonoscopy,...
Claims denied if diagnosis combinations are mutually exclusive
Effective January 21, 2021, when processing claims, PacificSource will follow ICD-10-CM guidelines on inappropriate diagnosis combinations.
The current guideline states, “'An...
Update to COVID vaccine reimbursements
PacificSource Health Plans and PacificSource Community Solutions are notifying providers of COVID-19 vaccine reimbursements for dates of...
May 2021 Drug List Change Notification
Updates on Existing Criteria:
May 2021. The following changes to criteria are effective May 22, 2021:
Prior Authorization Criteria – Clinical Updates
Carbaglu...