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Expedited request
A request processed under the faster expedited timeframe. Coded E in the 'processed as Standard or Expedited?' field.
CDAG layouts record E for expedited processing. Expedited timeframes are 24 hours for coverage determinations, 72 hours for redeterminations and 24 hours for grievances. A request may start as standard and be upgraded to expedited.
Sources: CDAG protocol, Universe Table 1, Column O, p. 18; Timeliness 1.2, 1.9, 1.16, pp. 5-7; ODAG protocol, Universe Table 1, Columns H, I and N, PDF pp. 18-20.