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February 2021

Reminder: AIM to handle prior authorization for some high-tech radiology services for Michigan FEP members

As we reported in the January issue of The Record, starting Feb. 1, 2021, AIM Specialty Health® will handle select high-tech radiology services for Michigan Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® members receiving services in Michigan. AIM is an independent company that manages authorizations of select services for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

Information about the AIM high-tech radiology prior authorization program for FEP members can be found on the ereferrals.bcbsm.com website.

To find the codes that require prior authorization through AIM for Michigan FEP members:

  • Go to ereferrals.bcbsm.com.
  • Click on Blue Cross on the blue bar.
  • Click on AIM-Managed Procedures.
  • Scroll down to Resources.
  • Click on Radiology services for Michigan Blue Cross and Blue Shield Federal Employee Program® members that requires authorization by AIM Specialty Health.

How to submit authorization requests

Submit authorization requests using one of the following methods:

As a reminder, requests should be submitted before the services are provided.

Note: Make sure to verify members have active coverage on the date of service and that services are covered under the FEP Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan.

Additional information

Information about requesting authorization from AIM, including how to register for and use the AIM ProviderPortal,** can be found below.

Questions?

If you have questions, call AIM at 1-800-728-8008 or visit the AIM website.** You can also contact your provider consultant.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn’t own or control this website.

No portion of this publication may be copied without the express written permission of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, except that BCBSM participating health care providers may make copies for their personal use. In no event may any portion of this publication be copied or reprinted and used for commercial purposes by any party other than BCBSM.

*CPT codes, descriptions and two-digit numeric modifiers only are copyright 2020 American Medical Association. All rights reserved.