Claim rejection
A decision not to pay all or part of a claim.
Ask for the exact reason, code and registered rule in writing before deciding whether to correct, motivate or dispute it.
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Open scheme · Restricted scheme · PMB (Prescribed Minimum Benefits) · CDL (Chronic Disease List) · DTP (Diagnosis Treatment Pair) · Co-payment · Designated Service Provider (DSP) · Waiting period · Late-joiner penalty · Savings account / above-threshold benefit · Medical scheme · Medical aid · Medical insurance · Benefit option · Principal member · Dependant · Contribution · Underwriting · Condition-specific waiting period · Emergency medical condition · Medical savings account · Self-payment gap · Benefit limit · Scheme tariff or rate · Out-of-pocket payment · Provider network · Formulary · Generic medicine · Clinical protocol · Pre-authorisation · Managed care · Claim statement · Tariff shortfall · Clinical motivation · Internal appeal · CMS complaint · Registered scheme rules