MedicaidPrior AuthMedium impact
Q4 2022 Provider Newsletter
Molina Healthcare·NY · Radiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Orthopedics +3 more·Provider Newsletter
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Jun 19, 2026
Summary
Molina Healthcare is introducing Cite AutoAuth, a new self-service tool for automatic approval of advanced imaging prior authorization requests including MRIs, CTs, and PET scans. The tool is available through the Prior Authorizations Application on Availity Essentials and provides expedited, often immediate responses by comparing clinical information against Molina's criteria.
Action Required
When available: Begin using Cite AutoAuth tool through Prior Authorizations Application on Availity Essentials as the primary submission route for advanced imaging prior authorization requests (MRIs, CTs, PET scans). Billing team should access MolinaHealthcare.com PA Code LookUp Tool to review the full list of imaging codes requiring prior authorization. Existing fax/phone/email processes remain available as backup options.