Musculoskeletal Services: Resources

• Procedure codes for which providers must request prior authorization — See this document to determine which procedure codes require prior authorization
• Musculoskeletal procedure code substitutions for orthopedic and spinal surgeries
• 2026 updates to TurningPoint medical policies for musculoskeletal and pain management procedures
• 2024 updates to TurningPoint medical policies for musculoskeletal and pain management procedures
• Musculoskeletal procedure authorizations: Frequently asked questions for providers
• Musculoskeletal procedure authorizations: Quick reference for providers
• Determining prior authorization requirements for members
• TurningPoint Peer to Peer Quick Reference Guide
• TurningPoint Advance Practice Practitioner (APP) Peer-to-Peer Process
• TurningPoint Provider Training Manual
• Musculoskeletal services: For virtual exercise therapy and joint and spine care— Includes information about care management and utilization management programs

TurningPoint fax forms for prior authorization and postservice change requests

• Joint and spine procedures authorization request form
• Postservice change request form