> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://trainings.air.athelas.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Add/edit Patient's Prior Authorization

Within the Patient Demographics section, to add Prior Authorization, scroll down and click “+ New Prior Auth” under the Prior Authorization section

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/training_air/NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_/images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_&q=85&s=071f125eaa6db5982fde18e59e415fd9" alt="" width="2380" height="938" data-path="images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_1.png" />

When you click “+ New Prior Auth”, a small window will open up in the middle of your screen. Here you can enter the following fields:

* Auth Number
* Effective Date
* Expiration Date
* Total Number of Visits
* Insurance this Prior Auth is tied to:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/training_air/NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_/images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_&q=85&s=30d9ba94b81fd019e5e2e4ced33c16ff" alt="" width="2384" height="1404" data-path="images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_2.png" />

Click “+Create” once you have entered all the desired information

Also as Faxes come in, you can categorize the fax as a Prior Authorization or Referrals:

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/training_air/NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_/images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NGqL3MGYUQ4Ha62_&q=85&s=c0ddab36cf814ef8fe7379f0b635e171" alt="" width="2670" height="1410" data-path="images/insights_front_desk/patient_demographics/addedit_patients_prior_authorization/addedit_patients_prior_authorization_3.png" />

**Features In Development**

* Prior authorization tracking by CPT codes and units, auto-update auth workflows, support unit-based authorizations in the working list, and integrate seamlessly into claim submission
* Send outbound referrals
