How to Appeal a UnitedHealthcare Insurance Denial
UnitedHealthcare (UHC), part of UnitedHealth Group, is the largest health insurer in the United States. UHC has faced significant public scrutiny for its denial practices. Their automated claims system frequently denies claims without adequate clinical review.
Appeal Address
UnitedHealthcare Appeals, P.O. Box 30432, Salt Lake City, UT 84130-0432
Appeal Phone
1-800-842-2656
Timely Filing
90 days
Appeal Deadline
180 days from denial
Common UnitedHealthcare Denial Patterns
- ⚠Bundles physical therapy services with chiropractic visits
- ⚠Applies LEAT provisions on dental and vision services
- ⚠Requires prior authorization for many common services
- ⚠Known for high volume of automated denials
Common Denial Types from UnitedHealthcare
Medical Necessity
56% of medical necessity denials are overturned on appeal when properly documented.
Prior Authorization Denial
62% of prior authorization denials are overturned on appeal.
How to Appeal an Out-of-Network
48% of out-of-network denials are overturned, rising to 72% when the No Surprises Act applies.
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