Prior Authorization and Denial Management

Cardiac Rhythm Management

Prior Authorization and Denial Management


Most elective procedures require a process which allows providers to determine coverage and secure an approval from a payor for a proposed treatment or service. However, not all procedures are approved, mainly due to missing information. Physicians and patients have the right to appeal a denial, which consists of both internal and external reviews. This section includes templates for use by providers when seeking prior authorization or appealing denials.


The resources below provide suggested instructions and a summary of guidelines for facilitating prior authorization or appeal requirements. They are not an endorsed resource of any insurance company, and providers are highly encouraged to review each payer policy and requirements for prior authorization and medical guidelines.

Atrial Single Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

  • A reference guide to use when submitting Prior Authorizations for atrial single chamber leadless pacemaker.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Medical Necessity or Prior Authorization request for right atrial single chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis and to be consistent with any specific prior authorization requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a denial of coverage for right atrial single chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a claim denial for right atrial single chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements

  • CED Policy Information for leadless pacemaker procedures for all Medicare beneficiaries which include Traditional Medicare Fee for Service and Medicare Advantage

Ventricular Single Chamber Leadless Pacemaker

  • A reference guide to use when submitting Prior Authorizations for right ventricular single chamber leadless pacemakers.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Medical Necessity or Prior Authorization request for right ventricular single chamber leadless pacemaker device implants. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis and to be consistent with any specific prior authorization requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a denial of coverage for right ventricular single chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a claim denial for right ventricular single chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

  • CED Policy Information for leadless pacemaker procedures for all Medicare beneficiaries which include Traditional Medicare Fee for Service and Medicare Advantage

Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker System

  • A reference guide to use when submitting Prior Authorizations for dual chamber leadless pacemakers.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Medical Necessity or Prior Authorization request for dual chamber leadless pacemaker device implants. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis and to be consistent with any specific prior authorization requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a denial of coverage for dual chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a Letter of Appeal of a claim denial for dual chamber leadless pacemaker device implant procedures. Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis, and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

  • CED Policy Information for leadless pacemaker procedures for all Medicare beneficiaries which include Traditional Medicare Fee for Service and Medicare Advantage.

Implantable Cardiac Monitors (ICM) 

  • A sample letter template that provides suggestions to assist in writing a letter of appeal of a denial of coverage for ICMs.  Physicians should customize the letter based on the patient's actual medical history and diagnosis and to be consistent with any specific appeal requirements.

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