A. There are 4 levels of Medicare appeals process as outlined below:
First level
You have 120 days after receiving your claim denial to file for "redetermination", which takes up to 60 days to get a decision.
Second level
You ahve 180 days to file for "reconsideration", which takes up to 60 days to get a decision.
Third level
You have 60 days to file for a hearing before an administrative law judge, who should take up to 90 days to rule.
Fourth level
You have 60 days to appeal to a Medicare Appeals Council, which can take 90 days to decide.
Fifth level
You have 60 days to ask for a review by the federal district court (for claims of at least $1,460).