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DATE: October 23, 2026 TO: Aetna Appeals & Grievances Unit Appeals & Dispute Resolution Department FROM: Tampa Bay Medical Specialists, LLC Attn: Dr. Robert Harrison, MD (NPI: 1982736450) RE: FORMAL WRITTEN APPEAL — LEVEL 1 FORMAL APPEAL Patient Name: Jane Doe Member / Subscriber ID: W987654321 Date of Service: 04/18/2026 Claim / Reference Number: CLM-982410 Total Disputed Amount: $850.00 Denial Reason: CARC 50 — Non-covered services — not deemed medically necessary under payer policy. Dear Appeals Committee: Please accept this formal written appeal on behalf of Jane Doe and Dr. Robert Harrison, MD regarding the denial of Claim #CLM-982410. We request an immediate re-adjudication and reversal of this denial pursuant to CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual (Pub. 100-04, Ch. 1) & ACA § 2719. CLINICAL & REGULATORY RATIONALE: The documentation submitted establishes that the services rendered to Jane Doe on 04/18/2026 were medically necessary, clinically indicated, and fully supported by the patient's presenting symptoms, severity of illness, and prior failed conservative therapies. The procedure and diagnostic workup were furnished in accordance with accepted standards of medical practice and meet the specific criteria outlined under your published Clinical Coverage Guidelines and Local Coverage Determination (LCD). Enclosed please find the complete contemporaneous medical record, including clinical progress notes, objective test findings, and pathology reports documenting medical necessity. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ENCLOSED: 1. Complete signed clinical notes, operative reports, and encounter documentation. 2. Primary Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Electronic Remittance Advice (835). 3. Relevant CMS NCCI guidelines and published payer coverage criteria. Under applicable federal regulations and state prompt-pay statutes, we request a formal written determination within thirty (30) days of receipt of this appeal. Sincerely, __________________________________________ Dr. Robert Harrison, MD, Provider NPI: 1982736450 Tampa Bay Medical Specialists, LLC Inquiries & Escalations: https://aetherahealthcare.com/contact