A PRIMARY difference between precertification provision and concurrent review is that only the precertification provision

Precertification(or preauthorization) is a process where the insurer reviews and approves certain medical treatments or procedures before they are provided, ensuring they are medically necessary and covered.Concurrent reviewoccurs during the treatment, monitoring ongoing care (e.g., hospital stays) to ensure continued necessity. The primary difference is timing: precertification happens before treatment, while concurrent review happens during treatment.

Option A: Incorrect. Both precertification and concurrent review are cost containment measures, so this is not unique to precertification.

Option B: Incorrect. Both processes involve review by the insurance company.

Option C: Incorrect. Neither typically requires patient consent beyond agreeing to the policy terms.

Option D: Correct. Precertification occurs before treatment, distinguishing it from concurrent review.

This question aligns with the Prometric content outline under “Provisions, Options, Exclusions, Riders, Clauses, and Rights,” which covers health insurance utilization management.