Blue Cross Blue Shield
Out of State

Health Provider Website: https://www.floridablue.com/
Accepted Health Plans: HMO PPO

Does the diagnostic service require prior authorization?

MRI: Call*
CT Scans: CALL*
PET: CALL*
X-rays: CALL
Polysonograms: CALL
Ultrasounds: CALL
Physical Therapy: CALL
Occupational Therapy: CALL
Audio Evaluation: CALL
Audio Evaluation: CALL
Speech Evaluation: CALL
Feeding and Swallowing Evaluation: CALL


*Authorizations for high-end imaging (MRI, CT, PET Scans) are usually handled by a third party. Please contact the health plan directly for specifics regarding authorization submission.
Out of state policies differ in authorization requirements dependent on the state. For all authorization requirements done in an outpatient hospital setting, please contact the health plan for details.

Lab Information

Preferred Independent Lab: Quest Diagnostics
Laboratory testing cannot be administered without the required forms. Please bring the Quest Diagnostics form (provided by your doctor) to your appointment. Lab Hours of Operation are from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m to 11 a.m. on Saturdays. Labs are closed Sundays. For additional information please call 305-666-6511 ext 1964.


Contact Us

The Authorization Unit can can contacted at 786-624-3022 as well as Managed Care at 305-669-5834 for further clarification.


Please note that some non-employed physicians and credentialed medical staff members of Nicklaus Children's Hospital may not accept all of the health plans listed above. Also note that participation in these plans is not a guarantee of payment or coverage.


This page was last updated on : 4/17/2024 6:39:01 PM.