In plain English
This means the request got a yes for some parts and a no for the rest. The approved part covers only part of what was asked for, such as certain services, items, amount, or time period.
In context
Here, it reports that the authorization request was granted only in part and not for the remaining requested services, items, amount, or time period.
- Situation
- Checking provider networks, authorization, referrals, eligibility, and preapproval states
- What it communicates
- reports a mixed decision outcome for a request.
Meaning limits
By itself, this status does not say which portions were approved and which were not.
Examples
“Her insurance request was partially approved for six therapy sessions, but the remaining four were not approved.”
“The request came back partially approved, so the office reviewed the denied days separately.”