Denial of Claims Not Timely Filed
On June 30, 2005, CMS issues an amendment (70 Fed.
Reg. 37700) to correct technical errors in the interim final rule entitled "Medicare
Program: Changes to the Medicare Claims Appeal Procedures (42 CFR Parts 401 and
405)" that CMS issued on March 8, 2005 (70 Fed. Reg. 11420). Among the corrections
was one that clarified that a determination regarding the untimely submission of a claim
is not an initial determination. Thus, a claim that is denied because it was not timely filed
is not subject to appeal.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 02, 2006
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