PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR OUTPATIENT HIGH-TECH IMAGING SERVICES

Tufts Health Plan requires providers to obtain authorization prior to requesting high-tech imaging services in an outpatient setting. Depending on the member’s product, providers must call either National Imaging Associates (NIA) or Cigna. The following services...

Computed tomography (CT) imaging

What is CT Imaging? Computed tomography (CT) imaging, also referred to as a computed axial tomography (CAT) scan, involves the use of rotating x-ray equipment, combined with a digital computer, to obtain images of the body. Using CT imaging, cross sectional images of...