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Fielding requests for overpayment refunds is unfortunately an all-too-familiar scenario for most providers. Although the appropriate strategy for appealing these requests depends on the circumstances of each individual case, the best line of defense is to collect as much accurate information as possible when the patient first registers. Being diligent about collecting detailed coverage information can help your organization avoid such requests.