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

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.

Providers must request authorization from AIM prior to the services being performed. Authorization requests for these services can be submitted on and after Jan. 18, 2021, for services performed on or after Feb. 1, 2021.

Note: For dates of service prior to Feb. 1, 2021, prior authorization for high-tech radiology from AIM isn’t required for high-technology radiology services covered under the medical benefit for FEP Blue Cross and Blue Shield Service Benefit Plan  members.

• 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.

AIM will review prior authorizations for the following — MRI, MRA, CT and PET. For a list of the procedure codes that require prior authorization through AIM, click here.

How to submit authorization requests

Submit authorization requests using one of the following methods:

• Online through the AIM provider portal**
• By calling AIM at 1-800-728-8008

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

Questions?

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

Additional information

For requirements related to high-tech radiology services covered under the medical benefit for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan commercial members and for Blue Care Network commercial members, refer to the ereferrals.bcbsm.com website.

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