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Appeal

Category: Insurance | Difficulty: Basic | Priority: Nice-to-know

Clinical Definition

A request from a member or authorized representative to have a plan review and change an adverse coverage or payment decision.

Patient-Friendly

When you ask your insurance company to take another look and change a decision not to pay for care.

Related Terms

[[internal appeal; external review; denial]]

Notes

Emphasize deadlines (often 180 days); appeals can include additional clinical information

Audience

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