Health Insurance Timely Filing Period

This varies by insurance company. Each one is different but common periods are 90, 120, 180, and 365 days. If the insurance company does not receive your claim within their period it will be denied and you will be responsible for all charges. This has nothing to do with any… Continue reading

Comparable Reconstructive Procedures Denied as Cosmetic

This is included more as a thought experiment. I don’t know if the “comparable procedure” argument would have any weight with an appeal review committee concerning reimbursement for liposuction for lipedema. I’ve never tried this strategy. However, if you’re working on your second or third-level appeal, it might be worth… Continue reading