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Know the 5 Levels of Medicare Appeals

Published on Tue Mar 05, 2024

Question: I filed a claim for a Medicare Part B patient with my Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), but it was rejected. I intend to challenge this decision. Could you explain the different levels of the Medicare appeals process? Montana Subscriber Answer: The Medicare appeals process consists of five stages. Prior to initiating an appeal, you need a claim that Medicare has either [...]
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