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Your appeal letter

[PRACTICE NAME]
July 15, 2026

[PAYER NAME]
Attn: Claims Review / Appeals Department

RE: Formal appeal of claim denial
Claim number: [CLAIM NUMBER]
Patient reference: [INTERNAL PATIENT REFERENCE]
Date of service: [DATE OF SERVICE]
Procedure: [PROCEDURE CODE AND DESCRIPTION]
Amount in dispute: [DENIED AMOUNT]
Denial reason code: CO-4 (Procedure code inconsistent with the modifier used, or a required modifier is missing)

To whom it may concern,

We are writing to formally appeal the denial of the claim referenced above, which was denied under reason code CO-4, procedure code inconsistent with the modifier used, or a required modifier is missing.

We are requesting reconsideration of this claim, which was denied for an inconsistency between the procedure code and the reported modifier or anatomical information. We have reviewed the clinical record and are resubmitting the service with corrected coding that accurately reflects the treatment performed. The underlying service was completed as documented and is a covered benefit under the member's plan. We ask that the corrected claim be processed on its merits and linked to the original submission so that timely filing is measured from the original receipt date.

We respectfully request that this claim be reprocessed and paid according to the terms of the member's plan. Supporting documentation is enclosed with this appeal. If any additional information is required to complete your review, please contact our office in writing and we will respond promptly.

Please issue your determination within the timeframe required by the plan and applicable state law. If this appeal is denied, please provide the specific plan provision relied upon, the reviewer's credentials, and instructions for the next level of appeal.

Sincerely,

[DENTIST NAME, DDS/DMD]
[PRACTICE NAME]

Enclosures: clinical narrative, supporting radiographs or charting, relevant plan or authorization documentation

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