Certification of Need (CON) for Inpatient Facilities
A CON must be completed:
Prior to a planned admission (indicate proposed placement) or upon request for authorization; or
For an emergency admission, within 72 hours; or
If an individual applies for AHCCCS assistance while in the hospital, before AHCCCS funding is authorized.
Date of CON*: ______________
Time: ___________
AM
PM
Type of Service Requested:
Psychiatric Acute Hospital
Residential Treatment Center
Crisis BH
Detox
Client Information:
Name: _______________________________________Date of Birth: ________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________
AHCCCS Number: _____________________
Social Security Number: _____________________
Medical Provider: ______________________
Provider Phone #: __________________________
DSM or ICD Diagnostic Codes:
Axis I: __________ Axis II: __________ Axis III: __________ AXIS IV: __________ AXIS V: __________
• Please indicate why proper treatment of the person’s behavioral health condition requires services on
an inpatient basis under the direction of a physician.
• Please indicate why the requested service can reasonably be expected to improve the person’s
condition or prevent further regression so this level of service will no longer be needed.
• Please indicate why outpatient resources available in the community do not meet the treatment needs
of this person.
I am aware of the client’s condition and have been provided sufficient information to determine this level of
care is appropriate.
Physician’s Signature: ______________________________________ Dated: _____________________
Print Name: ____________________________________________________________
Proposed Placement: _________________________________________________________________________
Inpatient Facility Provider Name: ________________________________________________________________
Requested Date of Admission: _________________________________________________________________
Requested Service Dates:
From: __________ To: __________ Discharge: __________
Providers - completed CON must be faxed to Mercy Maricopa at 855.825.3165
Certification of Need (CON)
Last Effective Date: 02/05/14
ADHS/DBHS Policy Form 1101.1
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