CLM-2026-006137
Mesa Orthopedic Specialists, Orthopedic Surgery. Service 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-02 at inpatient hospital (POS 21). Received 2026-07-22.
Member
Resolved through the identity graph
- Member
- Amy Elliott
- Member ID
- UHC-43246-58
- Date of birth
- 1950-07-18
- Identity
- Verified3 records, confidence 0.99
- Claim record
- CLMCLM-407714
- Relationship
- Self, Phoenix, AZ
Coverage and accumulators
Found by member ID
- Plan
- CORE-HMO HMO group GRP-1944
- Coverage period
- 2025-03-01 to present
- Deductible
- $1,756.85 of $3,500.0050%
- Out-of-pocket maximum
- $2,231.27 of $14,000.0016%
- Copays
- office $30.00, specialist $75.00, emergency $150.00
- Physical therapy visits
- 10 of 20 used
Provider
Billing and rendering
- Billing provider
- Mesa Orthopedic SpecialistsOrthopedic Surgery · taxonomy 207X00000X
- NPI
- 1639526866
- Network
- Out of network
- Rendering NPI
- 8830386958
- Location
- Miami, FL · TIN 37-8454876
- Authorisation / referral
- PA2025913874 / REF163605
Service lines
UB-04: procedures, modifiers, units, charges and the pricing outcome per line
| Line | Code | Description | Mod. | Units | Dx | Billed | Allowed | Member | Plan | Line status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27447 rev 0360 | Total knee arthroplasty | — | 1 | 1 | $28,961.00 | $13,032.45 | — | — | DeniedCO204 |
| Totals | $28,961.00 | $13,032.45 | — | — | ||||||
- 1. M17.12 Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left kneeprincipal
- 2. M17.11 Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- Patient account
- PA-271497
- Frequency code
- 1 (original)
- Accident
- No
- DRG
- 470
- Admit / discharge
- 2026-06-30 to 2026-07-03
- Landed
- 2026-10-22 12:44
Rules engine
CLAIMS-ADJ v1: 11 checks, 2 needing attention
| Check | Result | Code | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member identity | Pass | Attached to MBR-019067 (verified, link confidence 0.99). | |
| Eligibility | Pass | Active on 2026-06-30: CORE-HMO (HMO), effective 2025-03-01. | |
| Timely filing | Pass | Received 20 days after service (limit 90). | |
| Duplicate check | Pass | No matching prior claim in the duplicate window. | |
| Prior authorisation | Pass | Authorisation PA2025913874 on file for 27447. | |
| Provider network | Fail | CO204 | Billing provider 1639526866 is out of network and the HMO plan has no out-of-network benefit. Service not covered under the member's plan |
| Medical necessity | Pass | Diagnosis supports the procedures billed. | |
| Bundling (NCCI) | Pass | No bundling conflicts. | |
| Benefit limits | Pass | No limited benefit on this claim. | |
| Completeness | Pass | Required documentation present. | |
| High-dollar review | Review | HIGH | Billed $28,961.00 exceeds the auto-adjudication ceiling of $15,000.00; examiner sign-off required. Billed amount above auto-pay ceiling |
Notes
Provider, system and examiner notes on this claim
- ClinicalProvider: Mesa Orthopedic Specialists2026-07-02 11:35
Established patient presents with unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee; symptoms reviewed and vitals within expected range.
- SystemSystem: Claims system2026-07-22 05:57
Billing provider is out of network and the member's plan has no out-of-network benefit outside of emergencies.
- AdministrativeExaminer: M. Alvarez (Claims Examiner I)2026-07-22 12:57
Member services inquiry logged on this claim; member asked about the status of payment.
Attachments
Documents received with the claim
- Prior auth letterPA2025913874_approval.pdf2 pages
Utilisation management approval letter for 27447 (Total knee arthroplasty), valid 2026-06-30 to 2026-09-28.
- Itemized billitemized_PA-271497.pdf7 pages
Itemised statement totalling $28961.00 across 1 line.
Claim history
Every event on this claim, sealed in the audit chain
- Rules engineDenied2026-10-22 12:44Provider network: Billing provider 1639526866 is out of network and the HMO plan has no out-of-network benefit. High-dollar review: Billed $28,961.00 exceeds the auto-adjudication ceiling of $15,000.00; examiner sign-off required.
Other claims for this member
Same resolved identity
AI recommendation
assist mode · apac.amazon.nova-pro-v1:0
Examiner decision
Denied by Claims rules engine; an examiner may still override
Evaluation truth
Hidden label from the synthetic generator; never shown to the model
No out-of-network benefit on this plan.