US Medical Term · insurance
Expedited Appeal
Apelación Expedita
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Expedited Appeal |
| Spanish (Español) | Apelación Expedita |
| Chinese (中文) | 快速申诉 |
| Korean (한국어) | 신속 이의신청 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Kháng cáo khẩn cấp |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Mabilis na Apela |
| Portuguese (Português) | Recurso Expedito |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การอุทธรณ์แบบเร่งด่วน |
| Japanese (日本語) | 緊急審査請求 |
What it means
An expedited appeal is a fast-track insurance appeals process available when your situation is urgent enough that waiting the standard 30-day review period could seriously jeopardize your health. Both you and your treating physician can request expedited status. Federal law requires insurers to respond within 72 hours of receiving the request. Expedited appeals apply to pre-service decisions, such as a denial of prior authorization for urgent surgery. If the expedited internal appeal is denied, you may immediately request an expedited external review. Always request expedited status in writing, include a statement from your doctor explaining why delay poses a health risk, and document all dates and times of communication with your insurer.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My doctor helped me request an expedited appeal because waiting 30 days for a standard review would have delayed my surgery.
Mi médico me ayudó a solicitar una apelación expedita porque esperar 30 días para la revisión estándar habría retrasado mi cirugía.
The insurer must respond to an expedited appeal within 72 hours of receiving your request.
La aseguradora debe responder a una apelación expedita dentro de las 72 horas de recibir su solicitud.
Request an expedited appeal in writing and explain why a delay in care could seriously harm your health.
Solicite una apelación expedita por escrito y explique por qué una demora en la atención podría perjudicar gravemente su salud.
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Last reviewed: September 2026