Under his insurance plan, Scott is required to have prior approval for his upcoming knee replacement. Before the surgery, the surgeon must have which approval document from the insurance carrier for the surgery?

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Preauthorization or precertification approval is required by insurance carriers before certain procedures, like a knee replacement, to ensure that the procedure is covered under the patient's insurance plan. This process involves the healthcare provider obtaining approval from the insurance company prior to the service being performed.

Under His Insurance Plan, Scott Is Required to Have Prior