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Be certain that your letter refers, not necessarily to the section identified in the letter, but to the pertinent section of law.  \nPlease Note: The following sample letters have been recently updated or added to this Manual.(12/09) .  \nEach letter written should be individually tailored to the particular situation. These sample letters should not be reproduced, but portions may assist you in composing your own letters.  \nThis sample letter may be used when no specific reason was provided for denial of claims.  \n[Letterhead]  \n[Date]  \nClaims Department [Insurance Company][Address]  \nRE: [Patient Name]  \n[Subscriber ID \\#]  \n[Group \\#]  \n[Claim \\#]  \nDear [Mr./Ms./Claims Department]:  \nI am in receipt of [Insurance Company’s] letter of claim denial dated [date of receipt of denial letter] . I am writing in regards to the denial for the following date(s) of service:  \n1. [Date \\#1]  \n2. [Date \\#2]  \nThe claim was submitted timely on [date claim was submitted]. Upon review of the denial letter,[Insurance Company] failed to provide the reasoning for denying the claim.  \nAccording to California Health & Safety Code Section 1399.55 and California Insurance Code Section 10123.13, insurers and plans must disclose the specific reasons, including for each reason, the factual and legal basis known at that time by the insurer denying the claim. Thus, I respectfully request that I be provided the specific reason for the denial of the aforementioned claim within ten (10) business days of receipt of this request.  \nPlease contact me at [daytime telephone number] for any additional information you find necessary to complete my request. Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation.  \nSincerely,  \n[Your Name], [Degree]  \nLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist [License \\#]  \nThis sample appeal letter may be used when the claim was denied due to a lack of medical necessity.  \n[Letterhead]  \n[Date]  \nAppeals Department [Insurance Company][Address]  \nRE: [Patient Name]  \n[Subscriber ID \\#]  \n[Group \\#]  \n[Claim \\#]  \nDear [Mr./Ms./Appeals Department]:  \nI am in receipt of [Insurance Company’s] letter of claim denial dated [date of receipt of denial letter] . I am writing to appeal the denial for the following date(s) of service: [dates of service] . The claim was timely submitted on [date claim(s) were submitted] . The denial letter states that the claim was denied based on a lack of medical necessity.  \n[Provide a brief discussion about the background of patient, including diagnosis and treatments. If available, insert the definition of “medical necessity” from the insurer’s policy manual. Discuss the reason why treatment services provided were deemed medically necessary and the likely results of not providing said services.]  \nThus, I request this matter be promptly reviewed and reimbursed in the total amount of [insert amount of monies owed plus interest] . If [Insurance Company] does not agree with the above stated reasons why the treatment services were deemed medically necessary, I respectfully request that I am provided with specific reasons why [Insurance Company] considers the services not medically necessary.  \nPlease contact me at [daytime telephone number] for any additional information you find necessary to complete my request. Thank you for your courtesy and cooperation.  \nSincerely,  \n[Your Name], [Degree]  \nLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist [License \\#]  \nThis sample appeal letter may be used when the claim is denied because the provider is a licensed marriage and family therapist.  \n[Letterhead]  \n[Date]  \nAppeals Department [Insurance Company][Address]  \nRE: [Patient Name]  \n[Subscriber ID \\#]  \n[Group \\#]  \n[Claim \\#]  \nDear [Mr./Ms./Appeals Department]:  \nI am in receipt of [Insurance Company’s] letter of claim denial dated [insert date of receipt of denial letter] . 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