Important announcement: UPMC Health Plan retires MP.PA.147

Aug. 2025Important Notices

This communication is in regards to UPMC Health Plan Policy MP.PA.147 – Diagnostic and Surveillance Colonoscopy, 18 Years Old and Older. UPMC Health Plan previously communicated that the prior authorization requirement under this policy would be paused until Sept. 1, 2025. However, policy MP.PA.147 has been retired, and this policy will no longer be implemented or active.

Authorization requests that have already been submitted will be voided as no authorization is needed. Patient care should not be delayed or interrupted.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your physician account executive or call Provider Services at 1-866-918-1595.

The provider is responsible for clinical decisions and billing. An authorization is not a guarantee of payment for services rendered. If you no longer wish to receive emails from UPMC Health Plan, please contact your physician account executive or network manager.


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