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Patient appeal letters for interventional radiology care
Get help navigating insurance denials
Navigating insurance denials can be frustrating, but these patient appeal letters are designed to help simplify the process. Developed by the Society of Interventional Radiology’s Carrier Advocacy Work Group, these letters incorporate current clinical evidence to help establish the medical necessity of interventional radiology procedures.
Whether you’ve received a denied prior authorization, coverage determination or claim, these resources can help you clearly communicate with your insurance provider—so you can focus on your health and getting the care you need.
Available patient appeal letters
Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) for BPH
Uterine Artery Embolization (UAE) for the treatment of Adenomyosis
Ovarian and Internal Iliac Vein Embolization as a treatment for Pelvic Venous Disorders (PeVD)
Transarterial Radioembolization (TARE/Y-90) for Liver Cancer
Additional support for your care team
Your physician may also have access to Carrier Advocacy coverage letters, which provide more detailed clinical evidence to support insurance approval.
- These resources are available to SIR members or for purchase
- Designed for physicians to submit to insurance providers
- Can strengthen prior authorizations and appeals
Patient appeal letters are free resources. Additional physician support materials may require SIR membership or purchase.