UnitedHealthcare Expands Prior Auth Requirements for Outpatient Procedures Starting March 1

UnitedHealthcare announced it will expand prior authorization requirements to include additional outpatient surgical procedures and imaging studies effective March 1, 2026. Providers should review updated policy guidelines immediately.

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UnitedHealthcare announced it will expand prior authorization requirements to include additional outpatient surgical procedures and imaging studies effective March 1, 2026. Providers should review updated policy guidelines immediately.

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