Optum serves as the behavioral health network for UnitedHealthcare Individual and Family plans
Beginning January 1, 2021, UnitedHealthcare expanded options for members to purchase health insurance using a Health Insurance Marketplace, otherwise known as an “Exchange.”
Optum provides a behavioral health network of reliable, high quality providers, who provide affordable care, to support this business. Optum providers who are included in this network will receive a notice regarding their participation.
Behavioral health prior auth code lists (effective Jan. 1, 2025)

Additional Information
More information and resources, including the UnitedHealthcare Administrative Guide, can be found at uhcprovider.com.
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Previous Prior Authorization Lists
Alabama - IFP Prior Authorization List
Arizona - IFP Prior Authorization List
Colorado - IFP Prior Authorization List
Florida - IFP Prior Authorization List
Georgia - IFP Prior Authorization List
Illinois - IFP Prior Authorization List
Kansas - IFP Prior Authorization List
Louisiana - IFP Prior Authorization List
Maryland - IFP Prior Authorization List
Michigan - IFP Prior Authorization List
Missouri - IFP Prior Authorization List
Mississippi - IFP Prior Authorization List
North Carolina - IFP Prior Authorization List
New Jersey - IFP Prior Authorization List
New Mexico - IFP Prior Authorization List
Ohio - IFP Prior Authorization List
Oklahoma - IFP Prior Authorization List
South Carolina - IFP Prior Authorization List
Tennessee - IFP Prior Authorization List
Texas - IFP Prior Authorization List
Virginia - IFP Prior Authorization List
Washington - IFP Prior Authorization List