US Medical Term · billing
Timely Filing
Presentación Oportuna
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Timely Filing |
| Spanish (Español) | Presentación Oportuna |
| Chinese (中文) | 及时申报 |
| Korean (한국어) | 기한 내 청구 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Nộp Hồ sơ Đúng hạn |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Timely Filing |
| Portuguese (Português) | Apresentação Tempestiva |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การยื่นเรียกร้องทันเวลา |
| Japanese (日本語) | 適時請求 |
What it means
Timely filing is the deadline set by a health insurance plan within which a claim must be submitted after the date of service. Common limits range from 90 days to one year for private insurers; Medicare generally allows one year from the date of service. Missing the timely filing deadline is a frequent reason claims are denied outright. As a patient, you are generally not responsible for claims your provider fails to file on time, but you should alert your insurer promptly if you receive a bill for a service that should have been submitted. Providers who accept Medicare assignment cannot bill you for claims denied solely because of late filing.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
TYM-lee FY-ling
presentación oportuna
Also called 'filing deadline' or 'claims submission deadline'
También llamado 'plazo de presentación' o 'fecha límite de reclamación'
A denial notice may say: 'Claim denied — timely filing limit exceeded'
'Reclamación denegada — se superó el plazo de presentación oportuna'
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Last reviewed: September 2026