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Last Modified: 3/20/2024 Location: FL, PR, USVI Business: Part A, Part B

Appeals

An appeal is a new and independent review of an initial determination of a claim.

Step 1: Determine whether you are submitting a redetermination or clerical error reopening/claim correction. For information and examples, refer to Part A or Part B.

Clerical error reopening/claim corrections must be submitted within one year from the initial claim determination for:
Minor errors or omissions on claims
Mathematical or computational mistakes
Inaccurate data entry
A redetermination (first level of appeal) is a new and independent review of an initial determination of a claim. A redetermination must be submitted within 120 days from the receipt of the determination notice for:
Dissatisfaction with initial claim determination
Disagreement with claim reimbursement
Medical review denials
Denials requiring documentation to support the services

Step 2: Choose method of submission

There are multiple methods of submitting clerical error reopening/claim corrections:
FISS pdf.gif (Part A)
SPOT
Reopening Gateway (Part B)
Redetermination and clerical error reopening request form:
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Part B pdf.gif
The options for submitting a redetermination:
SPOT
Redetermination and clerical error reopening request form:
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Part B pdf.gif
Fax:
Part A 904-361-0593
Part B 904-361-0595
Mail:

Step 3: Submit the request

Clerical error reopening:
Submit within one calendar year from initial determination date, except for reporting an overpayment.
Completed within 60 days of receipt of the reopening request.
Redetermination requests:
File within 120 days after the date of receipt of the determination.
Completed within 60 days of receipt of the request unless additional documentation is submitted by the provider/supplier and received prior to issuance of the dismissal and/or decision notice.

Step 4: Check status

SPOT

Resources

On demand training for appeals and claim correction:
We provide a wide array of On-Demand Learning resources that allows you to learn at your own pace
Online training courses
Training videos
Webinar recordings
Appeals Center
Submit an appeal - Appeals news (forms and tutorials)
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