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CPB · Question #236

What should be done if an insurance company incorrectly denies a covered service?

The correct answer is C. File an appeal with supporting documentation. Appeals require corrected information and documentation to support payment.

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Question

What should be done if an insurance company incorrectly denies a covered service?

Options

ABill the patient immediately
BWrite off the charge
CFile an appeal with supporting documentation
DResubmit the same claim without changes

How the community answered

(55 responses)

A
5% (3)
B
11% (6)
C
80% (44)
D
4% (2)

Explanation

Appeals require corrected information and documentation to support payment.

Topics

#claim appeal#denied coverage#supporting documentation#resubmission

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