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.
The CMS-1500 Form (Health Insurance Claim Form) is sometimes referred to as the AMA (American Medical Association) form. The CMS-1500 Form is the prescribed form for claims prepared and submitted by physicians or suppliers, whether or not the claims are assigned.