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5.20.2016 UM 4, Element H File Review Does UM 4, Element H file review include benefit denials that resulted from the UM medical necessity review process?

Yes. If an organization inadvertently includes a benefit denial in the UM 4–UM 7 medical necessity denial file reviews, NCQA verifies that the file is appropriately classified as a benefit denial. If so, NCQA scores the file NA. If not, NCQA reviews the files under the medical necessity denial requirements of UM 4–UM 7.

This applies to the following Programs and Years:
UM-CR 2016