# Ark. Code Ann. § 23-86-123: Prior authorization by physician - Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 23-86-123
- **Heading:** Prior authorization by physician - Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AR Code / Title 23 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 1 / Section 23-86-123

## Text

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Prior authorization" means the process by which a health carrier determines the medical necessity or eligibility for coverage of a healthcare service before a covered person receives the healthcare service in order to provide coverage and reimbursement for the healthcare service; and (2) "Telemedicine" means the same as defined in § 23-79-1601 . (b) When conducting prior authorization, whether for healthcare services provided through telemedicine or provided in person, a physician who possesses a current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas shall make all adverse determinations for healthcare services, medications, or equipment prescribed by a physician. Amended by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Added by Act 2015, No. 887,§ 5, eff. 4/1/2015.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Prior authorization" means the process by which a health carrier determines the medical necessity or eligibility for coverage of a healthcare service before a covered person receives the healthcare service in order to provide coverage and reimbursement for the healthcare service; and (2) "Telemedicine" means the same as defined in § 23-79-1601 .

(1) "Prior authorization" means the process by which a health carrier determines the medical necessity or eligibility for coverage of a healthcare service before a covered person receives the healthcare service in order to provide coverage and reimbursement for the healthcare service; and

(2) "Telemedicine" means the same as defined in § 23-79-1601 .

(b) When conducting prior authorization, whether for healthcare services provided through telemedicine or provided in person, a physician who possesses a current and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Arkansas shall make all adverse determinations for healthcare services, medications, or equipment prescribed by a physician.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 203,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Added by Act 2015, No. 887,§ 5, eff. 4/1/2015.

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