Claim lifecycle

PreAuth

SKSuraj Kumar
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Create pre-authorization

Select a patient
₹70,000 requested
stat = emergency, answered first
Requested items
ServiceCodeAmount
Total₹70,000

Exchange status

not started
01Bundle built
02JWE encrypted
03NHCX queued
04Callback received

PreAuth

draft
Requested₹70,000
Approved
Deduction
Answers request
PreAuth reference
Pre-flight checks
Patient selected
Diagnosis coded
Items priced
Payer participant
A PreAuth must follow a successful eligibility check — the payer matches it against the policy you validated there.