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Oncology Denial

Medicare Denied Your Cancer Treatment?

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) denies 18% of claims on average. But 75% of appeals succeed when patients fight back. Your cancer treatment denial may have grounds for a successful appeal.

18%
Denial Rate
75%
Appeal Success
60-90 days
Typical Timeline
$20,000–$200,000+
Typical Claim

Why Medicare Denies Cancer Treatment

Treatment classified as experimental or investigational

Not following insurer-preferred treatment protocol

Out-of-network oncologist required for specialized care

Medicare's Common Denial Tactics

Denying claims as not reasonable and necessary

Coverage determinations based on LCD/NCD criteria

Denying skilled nursing facility stays as custodial care

How to Win Your Cancer Treatment Appeal

NCCN guidelines supporting the treatment protocol

Peer-reviewed studies and clinical trial results

Oncologist letter with detailed treatment rationale

FDA approval documentation for the specific indication

Consider attorney involvement for high-value cancer treatment denials

Laws That Protect You

ACA — Cancer screening and treatment as Essential Health Benefits

State cancer treatment mandate laws

Clinical trial coverage requirements (ACA §2709)

Tips for Appealing to Medicare

Medicare has a 5-level appeal process — most denials are overturned by level 2 or 3

Request an ALJ hearing if redetermination and reconsideration fail

Cite specific LCD/NCD criteria and explain how your case meets them

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This information is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal or medical advice. Statistics cited are from publicly available sources including KFF, HHS OIG, and state insurance department data. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified professional before taking action on your specific situation.

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