Core operations

Learn how to submit and manage prior authorization requests, including inquiry, attachment handling, and subscription-based status notifications through Availity’s FHIR gateway.

The following core operations define how prior authorization requests are submitted, managed, and supported throughout the PAS workflow.
  • Submit: Create and submit a prior authorization request bundle.

  • Inquire: Retrieve status and details of an existing prior authorization.

  • Attachments: Include supporting documentation via DocumentReference as required by payer policy.

  • Subscription: Allows a provider organization to subscribe to a prior authorization and receive notifications whenever the status is updated.