Retrieve a denial

GET/v1/denials/{id}

Fetch a denial with its codes, the cause Daybook sorted it into, and the recommended next step.

Used in Denials and appeals3 use cases

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Path parameters

idstringrequired
The denial id.

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idpath, stringrequired

curl -X GET https://api.daybookhealthcare.com/v1/denials/den_01JBXG2N5R8W \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DAYBOOK_API_KEY"

Response

idstring
Unique id, prefixed den_.
objectstring
Always denial.
remitstring
The remit the denial came on.
claimstring
Your claim id.
codesobject
Properties
- groupstring
  CAS group code.
- carcstring
- rarcstring[]
causestring
missing_auth, eligibility, coding, timely_filing, duplicate, medical_necessity, coordination_of_benefits, credentialing, bundling or other.
cause_detailstring
Why Daybook sorted it there, in plain words.
recommended_actionstring
appeal, correct_and_resubmit, call_payer, bill_patient, bill_secondary or write_off.
appealableboolean
appeal_deadlinestring
From the payer's filing limit, when known.
amount_centsinteger
Amount denied.

curl -X GET https://api.daybookhealthcare.com/v1/denials/den_01JBXG2N5R8W \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $DAYBOOK_API_KEY"

Response 200

{
  "id": "den_01JBXG2N5R8W",
  "object": "denial",
  "remit": "remit_01JBXF8B3C4V",
  "claim": "A-31120-1",
  "codes": {
    "group": "CO",
    "carc": "197",
    "rarc": [
      "N54"
    ]
  },
  "cause": "missing_auth",
  "cause_detail": "Precertification was required for D4341 and none was on file.",
  "recommended_action": "appeal",
  "appealable": true,
  "appeal_deadline": "2027-04-19",
  "amount_cents": 88000
}