Credentialing Glossary
Peer-to-Peer Review
denial-managementDefinition
A direct conversation between the rendering provider (or designated proxy) and the payer medical director to discuss a denied claim or denied prior authorization. Available for medical-necessity and prior-authorization denials. Most payers require P2P requests within 24 to 72 hours of denial. Successful P2Ps avoid formal appeals and often result in immediate authorization or claim approval.