Medicare Claims Processing Manual Chapter 29 - Appeals of Claims Decisions
Guidance for Medicare beneficiaries, providers, suppliers and applicable plans who seek to appeal a claim determination. This document outlines how to appoint a representative on behalf of the appealing party, guidelines for writing appeal correspondence, and the various levels of the appeal process.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: August 30, 2019
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