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Timely Filing

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

Clinical Definition

A requirement that claims be submitted to a plan within a specified time frame; failure to comply may result in denial for untimely submission.

Patient-Friendly

A rule that says claims must be sent in on time; if they are late, the insurance can refuse to pay.

Related Terms

[[denial; claim; appeal]]

Notes

Staff should track submission dates closely to avoid denials for untimely filing

Audience

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