Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is particularly effective as an immunosuppressant drug. It is used to treat certain inflammatory diseases (such as moderate allergic reactions), some autoimmune diseases, and (at higher doses) some types of cancer, but it has significant adverse effects.
denial of claim. DEFINITION: Denial of claim is the refusal of an insurance company or carrier to honor a request by an individual (or his or her provider) to pay for health care services obtained from a health care professional.
An internal appeal is a review by the health plan itself. You may file an internal appeal to ask your health plan to reconsider its decision to deny your: Request for approval to get a service or treatment (pre-authorization) Claim for payment for a service or treatment Application for health insurance coverage.