The A-Z of health insurance

Health insurance policies and insurers’ rules can seem confusing to the uninitiated, especially consultants new to private practice. So, this month, Bupa’s Dr Tim Woodman helps demystify the world of insurance and equips you with the important information that you need to know.

AAuthorisation: Patients should call their health insurer to authorise any diagnostic tests or treatment before they begin. They will need the procedure code to do this.

Pre-authorisation lets the patient, and you, know that the tests or treatment the patient needs are covered by their health insurance policy.

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