BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Radiology Precertification

Some fully insured groups require certain advanced imaging services be precertified by National Imaging Associates (NIA) when performed and billed in an outpatient or office location. On behalf of BlueCross, NIA handles precertification for certain imaging services. NIA is an independent company.

Here are National Imaging Associates reference materials:

• Claim Resolution Matrix 
• Delivering Providers Guide to Radiology Preauthorization Program
• Group Prefixes that Require NIA Precertification 
• NIA - RadMD.com (This link leads to a third party website. National Imaging Associates is solely responsible for the contents and privacy policy on its site.)
• NIA Cardiac Guidelines
• Ordering Providers Guide to Radiology Preauthorization Program
• Precertification Authorization Form for Delivering Providers
• Question and Answer
• Reference Guide