The Medical Necessity Trap: Why They Said No
You opened the mail and found a denial. The insurance company says your treatment was not medically necessary.
This is one of the most common ways insurance companies avoid paying for care. It feels like they are calling you a liar. It feels like they are saying your doctor is wrong.
But this is not a personal attack. It is a strategic trap.
What "Medically Necessary" Really Means
Insurance companies have a set of secret books. These books are called Clinical Policy Bulletins. They list every medical treatment and the exact rules you must meet to get it paid for.
When they say your care was not necessary, they are really saying: "You did not check all the boxes in our book."
They win because they have the book and you do not. They expect you to give up because you do not know which box is empty.
The Three Steps to Break the Trap
You can beat this trap by using Topical Authority. You must prove that your care fits their rules. Here is how you do it:
1. Ask for the Policy Call your insurance company. Ask them for the specific Clinical Policy they used to deny your claim. They are required to give this to you. Once you have it, you can see the boxes they wanted you to check.
2. Find the Missing Evidence Most denials happen because a piece of paper is missing. Maybe you needed to try a cheaper medicine first. Maybe you needed a specific blood test. Look at the policy and find what is missing from your medical file.
3. Use the Language of Authority Do not just tell them you need the treatment. Use their own words. If the policy says you need a certain level of pain, have your doctor write a letter that uses those exact words.
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