ARSD 67:16:03:02.01. Inpatient hospital services requiring prior authorization

The attending physician, other licensed practitioner, representative of the physician or other licensed practitioner, or the hospital shall obtain prior authorization from the department or the department's authorized representative before an inpatient hospital service listed on the department's prior authorization website is provided. The required service is exempt from the provisions of this section if it is provided as a result of an emergency.