Briefing
Denial code 286 is used when the appeal time limits for a claim have not been met. This means that the healthcare provider or the billing entity did not submit an appeal within the specified timeframe after receiving a denial for a claim. As a result, the claim is denied based on the failure to meet the required appeal deadline.
Summary
Denial code 286 is used when the appeal time limits for a claim have not been met. This means that the healthcare provider or the billing entity did not submit an appeal within the specified timeframe after receiving a denial for a claim. As a result, the claim is denied based on the failure to meet the required appeal deadline.
