Care Request Input

The general details of a care-related request including member information, admission date, decision reason, and so on. A single request can contain multiple diagnoses or drugs. Care requests include prior authorizations for drugs and services, admission notifications, concurrent review of admissions, appeals, complaints, and grievances.

Root XML tag 

<careRequest>

JSON example 

1{
2		"requestingPractitionerSpecialty": "Neurologist",
3		"placeOfService": "InPatient",
4		"sourceSystemIdentifier": "0015",
5		"name": "Care Request 15",
6		"requestingPractitionerLicense": "M.D",
7		"sourceSystem": "source_system_name",
8		"servicingPractitionerLicense": "M.D",
9		"servicingPractitionerSpecialty": "Hospitalist",
10		"recordType": "Complaint"
11		}

Properties 

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredAvailable Version
acknowledgement​LetterSentDate​StringDate and time when an acknowledgment letter was sent to the requester. Maps to: CareRequest.AcknowledgementLetterSentDateNo46.0
actualAdmission​DateStringActual admission date for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.ActualAdmissionDateNo46.0
actualDischarge​DateStringActual discharge date for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.ActualDischargeDateNo46.0
admission​NotesStringNotes related to the admission. Maps to: CareRequest.AdmissionNotesNo46.0
admission​SourceStringWhere the patient was admitted from, for example, a clinic or an emergency room. Maps to: CareRequest.AdmissionSourceNo46.0
admissionTypeStringType of admission, for example, emergency or elective. Maps to: CareRequest.AdmissionTypeNo46.0
ambulanceTransport​Distance​IntegerAmbulance Transport DistanceNo46.0
ambulanceTransport​ReasonStringReason for ambulance transport. Maps to: CareRequestExtention.AmbulanceTransportReasonNo46.0
ambulanceTransport​TypeStringType of ambulance transport. Maps to: CareRequestExtention.AmbulanceTransportTypeNo46.0
aorReceived​DateStringDate and time when the Appointment of Representative (AOR) form was received. Maps to: CareRequest.AorReceivedDateNo46.0
aorRequestedDateStringDate and time when the AOR form was requested. Maps to: CareRequest.AorRequestedDateNo46.0
appealEffectuation​DateTimeStringThe effective date of the outcome of the appeal request. For example, if a claim was successfully appealed, this field displays the date when the claim was paid. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.AppealEffectuationDateTimeNo52.0
appealRequest​ReasonTypeStringSpecifies the reason for raising the appeal request. Maps to: CareRequest.AppealRequestReasonTypeNo52.0
appointedRepVerbal​ContactDateStringDate and time of verbal contact with the member’s appointed representative. Maps to: CareRequest.AppointedRepVerbalContactDateNo46.0
appointedRepWritten​ContactDateStringDate and time correspondence was sent to the member’s appointed representative. Maps to: CareRequest.AppointedRepWrittenContactDateNo46.0
appointed​RepresentativeAppointed Representative InputAppointed representative for the member. If provided, the first name, last name, birthdate, and suffix fields are used to find at a unique Id, which is used to update CareRequest.AppointedRepresentativeId field.No46.0
approvedLength​OfStayIntegerApproved number of days for the admission. Maps to: CareRequest.ApprovedLengthOfStayNo46.0
approvedLevel​OfCareStringApproved level of care for the patient, for example, Hospital-Observaton or SNF-Rehabilitation. Screen reader support enabled. Maps to: CareRequest.ApprovedLevelOfCareNo46.0
authorization​RefIdentifierStringThe unique identifier of the authorization request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.AuthorizationRefIdentifierNo57.0
careRequest​ReviewersCare Request Reviewer InputThe care request associated with the care request reviewer. Maps to: CareRequest.CareRequestReviewersNo52.0
caseSubStatusStringSub status of care request in each stage of care request. Maps to: CareRequest.CaseSubStatusNo57.0
claimNumberStringClaim number for the medical service or medication, if one exists. Maps to: CareRequest.ClaimNumberNo46.0
clientSourceSysIdentifierStringAn identifier of the client’s source system that sent the care request. This is unavailable for PATCH requests.No63.0
clinicalCase​TypeStringClinical case type for the patient, for example, High Risk Fall or Adult Diabetes. Maps to: CareRequest.ClinicalCaseTypeNo46.0
criteriaMetStringIndicates whether criteria for care was met. Maps to: CareRequest.CriteriaMetNo46.0
cumulativeLength​OfStayIntegerTotal number of days for the admission. Maps to: CareRequest.CumulativeLengthOfStayNo46.0
currentLevel​OfCareStringLevel of care that the patient is receiving. Maps to: CareRequest.CurrentLevelOfCareNo46.0
decisionDateStringDate by which the decision must be made for the request. Maps to: CareRequest.DecisionDateNo46.0
decisionLetterStringThe text of the determination letter sent to the member and provider. Maps to: CareRequest.DecisionLetterNo46.0
decisionNotesStringNotes related to the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.DecisionNotesNo46.0
decisionReasonStringReason for the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.DecisionReasonNo46.0
decisionReason​DescriptionStringText describing the reason for the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.DecisionReasonDescriptionNo46.0
deniedLength​OfStayIntegerNumber of days denied for the admission. Maps to: CareRequest.DeniedLengthOfStayNo46.0
deniedLevel​OfCareStringLevel of care denied for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.DeniedLevelOfCareNo46.0
disposition​NotesStringNotes related to the disposition of the request. Maps to: CareRequest.DispositionNotesNo46.0
document​AttachmentStatusStringThe current status of the document upload based on the checklist provided to the reviewers. Maps to: CareRequestExtention.DocumentAttachmentStatus
Valid values are:
  • Complete
  • Incomplete
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dueDateStringDate the request is due for completion. Maps to: CareRequest.DueDateNo46.0
effectiveFromStringThe start date for an effective-date range. Maps to: CareRequest.EffectiveFromNo46.0
effectiveToStringThe end date for an effective-date range. Maps to: CareRequest.EffectiveToNo46.0
expirationDateStringExpiration date for the request. Maps to: CareRequest.ExpirationDateNo46.0
extendedRequestBooleanIndicates whether a request was extended. Maps to: CareRequest.IsExtendedRequestNo46.0
extensionRequest​ReceivedDateStringDate and time an extension was requested. Maps to: CareRequest.ExtensionRequestReceivedDateNo46.0
external​ComplaintIdStringComplaint ID number. Maps to: CareRequest.ExternalComplaintIdentifierNo46.0
facility​RecordNumberStringThe medical record number used to identify a patient. Maps to: CareRequest.FacilityRecordNumberNo46.0
facility​RoomBedTypeStringType of facility bed for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.FacilityRoomBedTypeNo46.0
facilityRoom​NumberStringThe facility room number for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.FacilityRoomNumberNo46.0
finalLevel​OfCareStringFinal level of care the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.FinalLevelOfCareNo46.0
firstReviewerFirst Reviewer InputThe person who reviewed the request.No46.0
first​ReviewerNotesStringNotes from the first reviewer related to the case. Maps to: CareRequest.FirstReviewerNotesNo46.0
general​PractitionerGeneral Practitioner InputMember’s primary or general care practitioner. Maps to CareRequest.generalPractitionerNo46.0
generalPractitioner​VerbalNotification​DateStringDate when the primary care practitioner was verbally notified of the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.GeneralPractitionerVerbalNotifiedDateNo46.0
generalPractitioner​WrittenNotification​DateStringDate when the primary care practitioner was notified of the decision by written correspondence. Maps to: CareRequest.GeneralPractitionerWrittenNotifiedDateNo46.0
grievanceTypeStringSpecifies the type of grievance. Maps to: CareRequest.GrievanceTypeNo52.0
healthCare​ProviderStringThe healthcare provider associated with the care request against whom the Grievance is filed. Maps toCareRequestExtension.HealthCareProviderNo52.0
homeHealthCertification​EndDateStringCertification end date for home health care. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.HomeHealthCertificationEndDateNo46.0
homeHealthCertification​StartDateStringCertification start date for home health care. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.HomeHealthCertificationStartDateNo46.0
homeHealth​StartDateStringDate that home health services are scheduled or anticipated to start. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.HomeHealthStartDateNo46.0
idStringID of the Care Request.Required for PATCH.46.0
independentReview​DeterminationStringThe determination made by the independent review. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.IndependentReviewDeterminationNo52.0
independentReview​DeterminationDateStringThe date when the determination was made by the independent review. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.IndependentReviewDeterminationDateNo52.0
independentReview​SubmissionDateStringThe date when the review request was submitted for independent review. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.IndependentReviewSubmissionDateNo52.0
infoReceieved​DateStringDate and time when additional information was received from the provider or member. Maps to: CareRequest.InfoReceivedDateNo46.0
infoRequested​DateStringDate and time when additional information was requested from the provider or member. Maps to: CareRequest.InfoRequestedDateNo46.0
initialDenial​NotificationDateStringDate of initial denial notification. Maps to: CareRequest.InitialDenialNotificationDateNo46.0
initialDenial​NotificationTimeStringThe time when the initial care request was denied. Maps to CareRequest.InitialDenialNotificationTimeNo52.0
isIndependentReview​RequiredBooleanIndicates whether independent review is required. Maps to CareRequestExtension.IsIndependentReviewRequiredNo52.0
isReadmissionBooleanIndicates whether the care request is for a readmission. Maps to CareRequest.IsReadmissionNo52.0
medicalDirectorMedical Director InputThe medical director who reviewed the request.No46.0
medicalDirector​NotesStringNotes from the medical director related to the request. Maps to: CareRequest.MedicalDirectorNotesNo46.0
memberContact​DateStringDate and time when the member was contacted. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberContactDateTimeNo46.0
memberGroup​NumberStringInsurance group number for the member. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberGroupNumberNo46.0
memberPrimary​PlanStringThe primary insurance plan of a member associated with the care request when the member is insured under multiple plans. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberPrimaryPlanNo52.0
memberSecondary​PlanStringThe secondary insurance plan of a member associated with the care request when the member is insured under multiple plans. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberSecondaryPlanNo52.0
memberVerbal​NotificationDateStringDate when the member was verbally notified of the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberVerbalNotificationDateNo46.0
memberWritten​NotificationDateStringDate when the member was notified of the decision by written correspondence. Maps to: CareRequest.MemberWrittenNotificationDateNo46.0
modification​DateStringDate the case was modified. Maps to: CareRequest.ModificationDateNo46.0
modifiedLength​OfStayIntegerModified number of days for the admission. Maps to: CareRequest.ModifiedLengthOfStayNo46.0
modifiedLevel​OfCareStringModified level of care for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.ModifiedLevelOfCareNo46.0
nameStringName of the Care Request. Maps to: CareRequest.NameYes46.0
nextReview​DateStringDate the next review is scheduled for completion. Maps to: CareRequest.NextReviewDateNo46.0
nursingHome​ResidentialStatusStringNursing home-resident status at the time of service. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.NursingHomeResidentialStatusNo46.0
originalDenial​MedicalDirectorOriginal Denial Medical Director InputThe medical director who denied the original request.No46.0
parProviderStringIndicator of whether this provider has entered into an agreement with the insurance carrier. Maps to: CareRequest.ParProviderNo46.0
placeOfServiceStringPlace of service for the member’s care such as an inpatient hospital or an ambulatory surgery center. Maps to: CareRequest.PlaceOfServiceNo46.0
practitioner​ContactDateStringDate and time when the provider was contacted. Maps to: CareRequest.PractitionerContactDateTimeNo46.0
priorDischarge​StatusStringSpecifies the previous discharge status of the member. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.PriorDischargeStatusNo52.0
quantityIntegerQuantity of the request.No46.0
quantityTypeStringQuantity type for the request such as days, units, or visits. Maps to: CareRequest.QuantityTypeNo46.0
receivedDateStringDate the request was received. Maps to: CareRequest.ReceivedDateNo46.0
reconsideration​DenialNotification​DateStringDate of reconsideration denial notification. Maps to: CareRequest.ReconsiderationDenialNotificationDateNo46.0
reconsideration​DenialNotification​TimeStringThe time of reconsideration denial notification. Maps to: CareRequest.ReconsiderationDenialNotificationTimeNo52.0
recordTypeStringRecord type of the care request object.No46.0
recordTypeIdStringID of the record type of the care request object.No46.0
referenceCare​RequestCaseStringThe reference care request case number associated with the care request. Maps to: CareRequest.ReferenceCareRequestCaseNo52.0
reference​CaseNumberStringReference authorization number for an appeal, complaint, or grievance. Maps to: CareRequest.ReferenceCaseNumberNo46.0
reopenDecision​DateTimeStringDate and time the request was reopened. Maps to: CareRequest.ReopenDecisionDateTimeNo52.0
reopenReasonStringReason the request was reopened. Maps to: CareRequest.ReopenReasonNo46.0
reopenReason​DescriptionStringDescription of why the request was reopened. Maps to: CareRequest.ReopenReasonDescriptionNo46.0
reopenRequest​OutcomeStringThe result of the reopen request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ReopenRequestOutcomeNo52.0
reopenRequest​TypeStringThe type of reopen request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ReopenRequestTypeNo52.0
reopenedByReopened By InputThe user who reopened the care request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ReopenedByNo52.0
reopenedBy​UserIdStringThe ID of the user who reopened the care request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ReopenedByUserIdNo52.0
reopenedDateStringDate the request was reopened. Maps to: CareRequest.ReopenedDateNo46.0
requestExtension​ReasonStringThe reason for requesting the care extension. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.RequestExtensionReasonNo52.0
requestExtnDecision​DateTimeStringThe date when the decision to extend the care request extension was made. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.RequestExtnDecisionDateTimeNo52.0
requestOutcomeStringSpecifies the outcome of the request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.RequestOutcomeNo52.0
requestOutcome​DescStringThe description of the request outcome. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.RequestOutcomeDescNo52.0
requestTypeStringCategory type of the request. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.RequestTypeNo46.0
requestedDateStringDate the request was originally requested. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestedDateNo46.0
requestedLength​OfStayIntegerRequested length of stay for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestedLengthOfStayNo57.0
requestedLevel​OfCareStringRequested level of care for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestedLevelOfCareNo46.0
requesterTypeStringIndicates the role of the individual initiating the request. Maps to: CareRequest.RequesterTypeNo46.0
requesting​PractitionerRequesting Practitioner InputOrdering or referring practitioner for the request.No46.0
requesting​PractitionerLicenseStringRequesting Practitioner License Maps to: CareRequest.RequestingPractitionerLicenseNo46.0
requesting​PractitionerSpecialtyStringSpecialty of the practitioner, for example, Family Practice or General Surgery. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestingPractitionerSpecialtyNo46.0
requesting​PractitionerVerbal​NotificationDateStringDate when the practitioner was verbally notified of the decision. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestingPractitionerVerbalNotifiedDateNo46.0
requesting​PractitionerWritten​NotificationDateStringDate when the practitioner was notified of the decision by written correspondence. Maps to: CareRequest.RequestingPractitionerWrittenNotifiedDateNo46.0
resolutionDateStringDate when the complaint, appeal, or grievance was resolved. Maps to: CareRequest.ResolutionDateNo46.0
resolution​DescriptionStringThe resolution details provided for the complaint, appeal, or grievance. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ResolutionDescriptionNo52.0
resolution​LetterSentDateStringDate and time when a resolution letter was sent to the requester. Maps to: CareRequest.ResolutionLetterSentDateNo46.0
resolutionNotesStringResolution notes for the request. Maps to: CareRequest.ResolutionNotesNo46.0
reviewDateStringDate the review was completed. Maps to: CareRequest.ReviewDateNo46.0
rootCauseNotesStringField for notes related to the root cause for the request. Maps to: CareRequest.RootCauseNotesNo46.0
scheduled​AdmissionDateStringAnticipated admission date for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.ScheduledAdmissionDateNo46.0
scheduled​DischargeDateStringScheduled discharge date for the patient. Maps to: CareRequest.ScheduledDischargeDateNo46.0
serviceDateStringDate when patient received the service. Maps to: CareRequest.ServiceDateNo46.0
serviceLevelStringThe level of service rendered. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ServiceLevelNo46.0
serviceTypeStringClassification of the type of service. Maps to: CareRequestExtension.ServiceTypeNo46.0
serviceor​MedicationReceivedBooleanIndicates whether the member has already received the medial service or medication. Maps to: CareRequest.IsServiceOrMedicationReceivedNo46.0
servicingFacilityServicing Facility InputFacility where the service is being provided.No46.0
servicingPractitionerServicing Practitioner InputPractitioner administering the service.No46.0
servicingPractitioner​LicenseStringLicense type of the practitioner. Maps to: CareRequest.ServicingPractitionerLicenseNo46.0
servicingPractitioner​SpecialtyStringSpecialty of the practitioner. Maps to: CareRequest.ServicingPractitionerSpecialtyNo46.0
sourceSystemStringSystem from which this request was sourced. Maps to: CareRequest.SourceSystemNo46.0
sourceSystem​IdentifierStringID of the system from which the request was sourced. Maps to: CareRequest.SourceSystemIdentifierNo46.0
sourceSystem​ModifiedStringThe timestamp of the most recent update from the source system. Maps to: CareRequest.SourceSystemModifiedNo46.0
supportingDocUrlStringThe URL of supporting documentation such as a questionnaire. This is unavailable for PATCH requests.No63.0
unitOfMeasureStringThe unit of measure associated with the prior authorization request. Maps to: CareRequestExtention.UnitOfMeasure
This field is a lookup to UnitOfMeasure.
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