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PR-1 Denial Code

What it means

Not a denial - this is the part of the bill applied to your annual deductible, which you owe before insurance starts paying.

Why it happens

You haven't yet met your plan's deductible for the year.

What to do

Usually correct and not appealable. Verify the amount matches your plan's deductible and that it was tracked correctly across all your claims.

Can you appeal it?

Only if the deductible was miscalculated.

Official description

Deductible amount.

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