The corrected claim must be received within the timely filing limit due to the initial claim not being considered a clean claim. For participating and nonparticipating providers, Anthem follows the standard of 60 days from the date of payment (Explanation of Payment/Remittance Advice).
Anthem will consider reimbursement for the initial claim, when received and accepted within timely filing requirements, in compliance with federal, and/or state mandates. Anthem follows the standard of: • 90 days for participating providers and facilities. 15 months for nonparticipating providers and facilities.
Claim forms are available by logging into the member website at blueshieldca or by contacting the benefit administrator. Please submit your claim form and medical records within one year of the service date.
Common Reasons Anthem Gives for Insurance Denials Reasons for Anthem insurance claims denials include: The filing deadline has expired. The insured mad a late payment to COBRA. The medical device or treatment sought is not medically necessary.
Level 1 Appeal – call or write to Anthem to appeal the coverage decision Level 2 Appeal - conducted by an Independent Review Entity . This organization decides whether the decision we made should be changed.
-Timely filing is within 180 days of the date of service or per the terms of the provider agreement. Out-of-state and emergency transportation providers have 365 days from the last date of service.
A corrected claim is a replacement of a previously billed claim that requires a revision to coding, service dates, billed amounts or member information. Timeliness must be adhered to for proper submission of corrected claim. Corrected claim timely filing submission is 365 days from the date of initial determination.