Washington Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request

• Category: Washington Workers Compensation - Official
• State: Washington
• Control #: WA-SKU-3572
• Format: PDF

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Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request The Washington Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request is a policy adopted by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) that allows patients to receive a larger quantity of opioid medications than the three-day limit normally imposed for dental procedures. The policy is intended to provide relief to patients who have experienced unexpected pain and discomfort after dental procedures, or who may require a longer period of pain relief due to the nature of their specific dental procedure. The three types of Washington Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request are: 1. Extended Supply Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a seven-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have experienced unexpected pain and discomfort after dental procedures, or who may require a longer period of pain relief due to the nature of their specific dental procedure. 2. Chronic Pain Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a 30-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome or who are receiving opioid medications for chronic pain management. 3. Early Refill Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a 14-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have experienced an unexpected increase in pain and discomfort related to dental procedures within seven days of the completion of their original order.

The Washington Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request is a policy adopted by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) that allows patients to receive a larger quantity of opioid medications than the three-day limit normally imposed for dental procedures. The policy is intended to provide relief to patients who have experienced unexpected pain and discomfort after dental procedures, or who may require a longer period of pain relief due to the nature of their specific dental procedure. The three types of Washington Exception to Three-Day Limit of Opioids for Dental Procedures Prior Authorization Request are: 1. Extended Supply Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a seven-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have experienced unexpected pain and discomfort after dental procedures, or who may require a longer period of pain relief due to the nature of their specific dental procedure. 2. Chronic Pain Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a 30-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have been diagnosed with chronic pain syndrome or who are receiving opioid medications for chronic pain management. 3. Early Refill Exception: This type of request allows a patient to receive a larger quantity of opioids than the three-day limit, up to a 14-day supply. This exception is available to patients who have experienced an unexpected increase in pain and discomfort related to dental procedures within seven days of the completion of their original order.