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Denial

Medical billing & coding glossary · all terms

Definition. A payer decision not to pay all or part of a claim or service line, accompanied by adjustment and remark information explaining the reason.

You'll come across Denial while working the revenue cycle — from eligibility and claim submission to payment posting and denials. See the related terms below, or browse the full glossary and the Knowledge Hub.

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