Interactive Denial Code Lookup Tool | Medical Billing Quick Reference

Interactive Denial Code Lookup Tool

Instant denial code lookup with proven appeal strategies and success rates

🔍 Quick Denial Code Search

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    <label for="denial-search" style="display: block; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 5px;">Search Denial Code or Description:</label>
    <input
      type="text"
      id="denial-search"
      placeholder="Enter code (e.g., CO-16) or description (e.g., missing information)"
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    <button onclick="searchDenialCode()" style="background: #007bff; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: bold;">Search</button>
    <button onclick="showPopularCodes()" style="background: #28a745; color: white; padding: 10px 20px; border: none; border-radius: 4px; cursor: pointer;">Show Popular Codes</button>
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  <h4>Quick Access:</h4>
  <div style="display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap;">
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-16')" class="quick-btn">CO-16</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-97')" class="quick-btn">CO-97</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-11')" class="quick-btn">CO-11</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-197')" class="quick-btn">CO-197</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-18')" class="quick-btn">CO-18</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-29')" class="quick-btn">CO-29</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-109')" class="quick-btn">CO-109</button>
    <button onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-151')" class="quick-btn">CO-151</button>
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  <h3>Most Common Denial Codes</h3>
  <div style="display: grid; gap: 15px; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));">

    <!-- CO-16 Card -->
    <div class="denial-card" onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-16')">
      <h4>CO-16</h4>
      <p><strong>Claim lacks information</strong></p>
      <p>Success Rate: 78%</p>
      <p>Avg Resolution: 7 days</p>
    </div>

    <!-- CO-97 Card -->
    <div class="denial-card" onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-97')">
      <h4>CO-97</h4>
      <p><strong>Service provided beyond timely filing</strong></p>
      <p>Success Rate: 34%</p>
      <p>Avg Resolution: 14 days</p>
    </div>

    <!-- CO-11 Card -->
    <div class="denial-card" onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-11')">
      <h4>CO-11</h4>
      <p><strong>Diagnosis inconsistent with procedure</strong></p>
      <p>Success Rate: 65%</p>
      <p>Avg Resolution: 10 days</p>
    </div>

    <!-- CO-197 Card -->
    <div class="denial-card" onclick="loadDenialCode('CO-197')">
      <h4>CO-197</h4>
      <p><strong>Precertification/authorization absent</strong></p>
      <p>Success Rate: 45%</p>
      <p>Avg Resolution: 21 days</p>
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📊 Denial Code Statistics & Trends

Most Common Denial Codes by Frequency

CO-16 (31% of all denials) - Missing information/billing errors
CO-97 (18% of all denials) - Timely filing issues
CO-11 (12% of all denials) - Diagnosis/procedure inconsistency
CO-197 (9% of all denials) - Missing prior authorization
CO-18 (8% of all denials) - Duplicate claim submission

Success Rates by Denial Type

Documentation Issues (CO-16, CO-18): 78% success rate
Medical Necessity (CO-11, CO-50): 65% success rate
Authorization (CO-197, CO-198): 45% success rate
Timely Filing (CO-97, CO-29): 34% success rate

Average Resolution Times

Simple Documentation: 5-7 days
Medical Review Required: 10-14 days
Complex Appeals: 21-30 days
Peer-to-Peer Review: 30-45 days

🛠️ Additional Tools & Resources

Related Tools

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Training Resources

Denial Management Masterclass - Complete denial fighting guide
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