Denial code PR-3
What does Denial code PR-3 mean on a medical bill?
PR-3 is your copay: the flat amount your plan sets for a visit of this type. Your benefits decide it, not what the care cost, so it should match what your plan documents list for that kind of visit. The PR letters mean it lands on you. The usual problem is not the size of it but the count, since a copay collected at the front desk and then billed again on the statement is one of the most common double charges there is.
What should I watch out for with Denial code PR-3?
- Check your front desk receipt before paying a copay that shows up a second time on the statement
- Ask the billing office to post the payment you already made and send you a corrected statement
- Ask your plan which visit type this claim was processed as when the copay is larger than you expected
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