Wellcare of Connecticut
Welcome to the Wellcare of Connecticut Medicare page. The documents below have been designed to help RadMD users navigate the prior authorization process for each program Evolent (formerly National Imaging Associates, Inc.) is responsible for. Additional process-specific training tools and modules can be found via links on the Resources tab at the top of the screen.
If you have any questions about our programs, please contact your dedicated Evolent Provider Relations Manager: Charmaine Everett
MEDICARE plans: Effective 8/5/2024, peer-to-peer discussions must be performed before a final determination has been made on the request. Medicare re-opens are only allowed if the request complies with the CMS definition of a re-open. Providers will continue to have the option to submit an appeal utilizing the health plan’s process.
Advanced Imaging Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Peer-to-Peer Process
- Provider Education Presentation
- Quick Reference Guide for Ordering Providers
- Quick Reference Guide for Rendering Providers
- Utilization Review Matrix
For access to our Advanced Imaging tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Interventional Pain Management Program
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Provider Education Presentation
- Quick Reference Guide
- Utilization Review Matrix
For access to our Interventional Pain Management tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Musculoskeletal Program - Effective March 1, 2024
- Announcement Letter
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Provider Education Presentation
- Quick Reference Guide
- Utilization Review Matrix (MSK - Hip, Knee and Shoulder)
- Utilization Review Matrix (MSK - Spine Surgery)
For access to our Musculoskeletal tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Physical Medicine Program - Effective July 1, 2021
Update for Wellcare of Connecticut:
- Home Health Providers submitting claims utilization G-Codes for all home therapy services are excluded from the Physical Medicine Program
Update for Wellcare of Connecticut:
- Effective 07/01/2022 Inpatient and Outpatient Therapy performed in a Home Health Setting is excluded from the Physical Medicine Program
For access to our Physical Medicine tip sheets/checklists, click here.
Conservative Treatment Forms
For access to our conservative treatment forms, click here.
Low Dose Chest CT History Form
Clinical Guidelines
- Clinical Guidelines
- Refer to the Utilization Review Matrix document to view specific codes managed by Evolent.