Louisiana Medicaid fee-for-service prior authorization unit at the fiscal intermediary; managed care (Healthy Louisiana) members use their MCO. Source: Louisiana Medicaid provider manual Appendix J "Frequent Contact Information" (posted with the 3/31/21 manual update); confirm before relying on it.
Mailing addressPre-Certification Unit
P.O. Box 14849
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4849
Hospital pre-certification issues and forms.
Fee-for-service hospital pre-certification. Source: Louisiana Medicaid provider manual Appendix J "Frequent Contact Information" (posted with the 3/31/21 manual update); confirm before relying on it.
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