Provider Request for Reconsideration

Guidelines for the Provider:

  1. All claim adjustments and/or request for reconsideration must be submitted within one year of the date of service or 180 days of the date of service for John Morrell and Behavioral Management Systems members.
  2. Complete this form and clearly define each service to review along with supporting rationale.
  3. Attach required documentation. *See Reason for Reconsideration below.
  1. Avera Health Plans will not accept medical records or operative reports amended after the date of claim submission.
  2. Coding guides or professional organization position statements are not considered clinical documentation for support in review of a provider reconsideration and will not be reviewed.
  1. Avera Health Plans does not perform second level request for reconsideration.

NOTE: Most employer groups of Avera Health Plans allow reconsideration. Self-funded employersmay have different guidelines. If any questions, please call the Service Center at 605-322-4545, 8 a.m.to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday.

Clinic/Facility Name Provider Name

Contact Name Phone ( )

Mailing Address Email

City State Zip______

Claim Detail Information

Member Name Member Number

Date(s) of Service

Claim Number — As printed on Explanation of Payment (EOP)

Note: Please use one form per claim.

*Reason for Reconsideration and Required Documents for Avera Health Plans Review

Timely Filing Denial – Attachproof of timely filing from clearinghouse that Avera Health Plans accepted claim.

Coding Edits – Attach office notes, operative notes, anesthesia reportsand ancillary reports. Explain below.

Allowance Review – Attach vendorinvoice outlining all discounts and credits. Explain below.

Corrected Claim – Attach medical records, corrected claimand vendor invoice.Explain below.

Claim Denied for No Precertification – Attach medical records and supporting documents. Explain below.

Note: This does not include claims denied for No CareCore Authorizations. CareCore Authorizations are not eligible for reconsideration.

Explanation / Specific Instructions Regarding Reconsideration

Mail form and documentation to Avera Health PlansNetwork Services

3816 S. Elmwood Ave. Suite 100

Sioux Falls, SD 57105-6538

Or fax to605-322-4540

We will respond to most inquiries within 60 days of receipt of request.

NTS-FORM-030 (07/15)