Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 I think it's the wrong ICD-9 code, too, Tess. Deviated nasal septum = 470 Chronic tonsillitis = 474.0 (if that was your diagnosis) I hope they can explain tomorrow and apologize profusely for putting you through all of that! > Hi Friends...I received a letter from my insurer today saying I was > denied as they don't pay for " deviated nasal septums. " I don't have a > deviated nasal septum. I have chronicaly infected tonsils that are too > large for my throat opening, which also do cause obstructive sleep > apnea. Does this make sense to anyone? Do you think someone goofed and > put in the wrong dx code? I will call my ENT in the morning. > > Love & Hugs... > > Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 good luck tess. another insurance story!!! gotta keep on their butt!!! kathy in il Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2002 Report Share Posted May 3, 2002 Dear Kathy...I'm a tenacious little woman...on their butt I will stay! : ) Thanks for your support, dear Kathi. Love & Hugs & Prayers... Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2002 Report Share Posted September 10, 2002 Hi, If you click on files (on the left) and go into the help folder, the appeal letters are in there! Good luck! > Hi, my insurance deny the coverage for my daughter's band ($2200 > total) saying it's cosmetic. I would like to appeal it. I have seen > an appeal letter posted here before. But I don't know how to find it > now. Can someone post it again or show me how to find it? > Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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