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.
What to Do If Your Claim is Denied If you receive notice from your insurer that your claim was denied, make a list of questions you have about the claims denial and start gathering important documents, such as your policy, the SBC, and the denial letter. Once you are prepared, contact your insurance company.