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Internal Appeal

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

Clinical Definition

The plan's own review process in which it reconsiders a denial or adverse determination, often based on additional information submitted by the member or provider.

Patient-Friendly

The first step where your insurance company reviews its own decision after you send an appeal.

Related Terms

[[appeal; adverse determination; external review]]

Notes

Plans must complete internal appeals within specific time frames for pre-service and post-service requests

Audience

๐Ÿ—‚ Front Desk