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Appeal
Definition
Appeals give patients a chance to challenge insurance decisions and potentially reduce large medical costs.
A patient may file an appeal after insurance refuses to cover a surgery that their doctor considers medically necessary.
Appeals usually have deadlines and may require medical records, letters from doctors, or additional documentation.
Why it Matters
Example
Watch Out For
Related Terms
Denied claim • Prior authorization • Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
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