Authorization Fax Numbers

HPSM has several direct fax lines dedicated to specific form submissions:

In-patient admissions with facesheet for all lines of business (including in-patient retros and corrections): 

650-829-2060

In-patient admissions, clinicals only (without facesheet)

650-829-2068

Out-patient retro authorizations and corrections

650-829-2079

PCP referrals for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services

650-596-8065

Pharmacy authorizations and modifications to formulary

650-829-2045

Incontinence supply authorization:

650-829-2079

CBAS and MSSP referrals, Care Coordination

650-829-2047

When including clinicals:
  • Place the facesheet before any clinical information
  • Do not submit observation requests: observation status is direct billable
  • Do not submit requests for services delivered in the emergency room: these are direct billable