MLN Connects® Newsletter: March 25, 2025

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APPEALS: I received a remittance advice with the message “this care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits.” Is this an appealable claim?

APPEALS: Can one appeal a claim that rejected with MA130?

APPEALS: How can I get status of my redetermination or reopening request?

APPEALS: Is documentation required for an appeal?

APPEALS: Another denial we see is “This service has been provided at a frequency that is more than the medically appropriate indication by policy or regulation.” How can we avoid these denials?

APPEALS: We are a large group with many physician and nonphysician practitioners. When we submit claims for nonphysician practitioners working in different sub-specialties, we receive denials that state: D984: Coverage/program guidelines not met, N20: Service not payable with other service rendered on the same day.

APPEALS: Is there a time limit for filing an appeal?

APPEALS: Is there a reference sheet to determine what constitutes an appeal?

APPEALS: We are a large group with many physicians and nonphysician practitioners. When we submit claims for nonphysician practitioners working in different sub-specialties, we get claim denials that state: “D463: New patient qualifications were not met or M13: Only one initial visit is covered per specialty per medical group.” How can we avoid these?