autorización previa
/autoɾiθaθjon pɾebja/from spelling rules
The phrase "prior authorization" in Spanish is autorización previa.
In a medical context, autorización previa describes the process of obtaining permission from an insurance provider before a treatment or medication is covered.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun autorización (authorization) and the adjective previa (prior/previous).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must change to their feminine plural forms: autorizaciones previas.
How do you pronounce it?
/autoɾiθaθjon pɾebja/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American medical settings, a patient might be asked for their volante, which is the physical document proving that an autorización previa has been granted.
- While autorización previa is the formal term, patients often call the process el trámite, focusing on the bureaucratic struggle rather than the permission itself.
- When an insurance company grants an autorización previa, they often use the verb otorgar, which carries a heavier connotation of formally granting a right or power.
Examples in context
- Estoy llamando para obtener autorización previa antes de proceder con el tratamiento.I am calling to get prior authorization before proceeding with the treatment.
- Necesito obtener aprobación previa para esta cirugía.I need to obtain prior approval for this surgery.
- ¿La autorización previa es necesaria antes de cualquier procedimiento?Is prior authorization required before any procedure?
- El seguro requiere una autorización previa para la cirugía.The insurance requires prior authorization for the surgery.
- Necesito una autorización previa para la resonancia.I need prior authorization for the MRI.
- La aseguradora exige la autorización previa.The insurance company requires prior authorization.
- El médico ya solicitó la autorización previa.The doctor already requested the prior authorization.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are talking about an upcoming medical appointment.
- Mateo¿Ya tienes la autorización previa para tu cirugía?Do you already have the prior authorization for your surgery?
- LucíaNo, todavía estamos esperando la respuesta del seguro.No, we are still waiting for the insurance company's response.
- MateoEspero que la autorización previa llegue pronto.I hope the prior authorization arrives soon.
- LucíaSí, Mateo, eso es lo que espero.Yes, Mateo, that is what I hope.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
