Denied claims are insurance claims that have been refused payment by the insurance company. This can happen for a variety of reasons, such as the claim being deemed medically unnecessary, the treatment not being covered by the policy, or the claim being submitted incorrectly.
Denied claims can be a major financial burden for patients, as they may be responsible for paying the entire cost of their medical care. In some cases, denied claims can also lead to patients delaying or foregoing necessary medical care.