The CMS-mandated maximum turnaround time for expedited (urgent) prior authorization decisions under CMS-0057-F.
What it means
This applies specifically to urgent requests where a delay could seriously jeopardize a patient's health. It's one of the two turnaround benchmarks (alongside the 7-day standard rule) that impacted payers must now meet, replacing what was previously a much less standardized timeline across different plans.
