Provider Claim Disputes
AHCCCS providers of health care services may file a Claim Dispute
to challenge payments or denials of claims. The request for a claim dispute should
indicate the facts and the relief requested.
Requirements for Filing a Claim Dispute
All claim disputes must be filed in writing, within the following timelines:
- Within twelve months after the date of service
- Within twelve months after the date that eligibility is posted or
- Within sixty days after the date of the denial of a timely claim submission, whichever
is later
All claim disputes must comply with the requirements of Arizona
Revised Statutes (A.R.S. 36-2903.01.B.4) and Arizona Administrative Code
(A.A.C.
R9-34-401 et seq.)
Filing a Claim Dispute Involving Fee-For-Service Members
For claim disputes involving a Fee-For-Service (FFS) member, the written
dispute must be filed with the Office of Administrative Legal Services
(OALS).
AHCCCS
Office of Administrative Legal Services
701 E. Jefferson, MD-6200
Phoenix, AZ 85034
FAX: 602-253-9115
For questions concerning a Fee-For-Service claim dispute:
Call:
- Within Maricopa County 602-417-4232
- Statewide 1-800-654-8713 ext. 74232
Notice of Decision
After a claim dispute review is completed, a Notice of Decision
will be issued. If the Notice of Decision is unfavorable, the provider has 30 days
from receipt of the notice to request a state fair hearing.