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preauthorization,

n 1. the approval of or concurrence with the treatment plan proposed by a participating dental professional before the provision of service. Under some plans, preauthorization by the carrier is required before certain services can be provided.
n 2. a statement by a third-party payer indicating that proposed treatment will be covered under the terms of the dental benefits contract. See also precertification and predetermination.

preauthorization

Managed care The requirement by an HMO that a costly surgery, specialist referral or non emergency health care services be approved by the insurer before it is allowed. See HMO.

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