Denial Codes – CARC Codes – RARC Codes

Denial Codes -CARC
Codes
CARC Code Description/Denial Code DescriptionRARC CodeRARC Codes DescriptionMedicaid Denial CodesMedicaid Denial Description
CO-3Co-payment Amount2009Spenddown applied amount greater than Medicaid allowed amount
2010Spenddown – possible match
CO-4The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier.N519Invalid combination of HCPCS modifiers.5521Invalid procedure to modifier
5352Invalid modifier for procedure code.
5526Invalid transportation modifier
5527Procedure requires transportation modifier
4The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier used.N572This procedure is not payable unless appropriate non- payable reporting codes and associated modifiers are
submitted.
2005Missing Ambulance Service modifier(s)
CO-5The procedure code/type of bill is inconsistent with the place of
service.
M77Missing/incomplete/invalid/inappropriate place of
service.
20161Hospice patient not residing in Nursing Facility
CO 6The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the patient’s
age.
N129Not eligible due to the patient’s age.5559Porcelain crown non covered for member’s age
1739Procedure inconsistent with Member’s age
CO-8The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider
type/specialty (taxonomy).
N95This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this
service.
1343Procedure not payable to Provider
9The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient’s age.N129Not eligible due to the patient’s age.1127Diagnosis inconsistent with Member’s age
CO 11The diagnosis is inconsistent with the procedure.N657This should be billed with the appropriate code for these services.1922Diagnosis Inconsistent with ESRD Procedure code
1307Diagnosis is inconsistent with procedure code
5541Noncovered Procedure combination with a Developmental Disorder
Diagnosis
CO 16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
M20Missing/incomplete/invalid HCPCS.1978ESRD requires HCPCS code
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
M22Missing/incomplete/invalid number of miles traveled.1923Invalid number of miles (units)
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
M50Missing/incomplete/invalid revenue code(s).2047Missing revenue code.
5537Noncovered Revenue Code
2050Revenue code not on file
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
M51Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s).1841Procedure code invalid or not approved in reference file
5538Revenue code requires HCPCS code
2056Missing procedure code
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
M53Missing/incomplete/invalid days or units of service.5530Units are greater than number of service days
2057Missing units of service.
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.M62Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code.5534Missing/Invalid Prior Authorization
1975Missing Admission record (Nursing Facility/ICF/ID)
5044Diagnosis requires prior authorization
5522Missing or invalid prior authorization number for Inpatient psychiatric
services
1883Missing NCW/EPAS authorization for PRISM claim
5049Missing/invalid prior authorization for Surgical Procedure
5050Missing/invalid Prior Authorization for Abortion Diagnosis
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
M67Missing/incomplete/invalid other procedure code(s).5509Invalid procedure billed for prolonged care claim.
1919Missing ICD Surgical code
1957Only incidental services reported on an Outpatient claim
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.M76Missing/incomplete/invalid diagnosis or condition2030Invalid diagnosis code
20170Diagnosis code Missing/Invalid
1910Missing diagnosis pointer or invalid diagnosis associated to the
pointer
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.M77Missing/incomplete/invalid/inappropriate place of service.1847Invalid place of service
2083Place of service missing
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
M119Missing/incomplete/invalid/deactivated/withdrawn National Drug Code (NDC).5505Invalid NDC for date of service
5504Missing/Invalid NDC
1285NDC invalid for procedure
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
M123Missing/incomplete/invalid name, strength, or dosage of the drug furnished.1880Invalid unit of measure or quantity for NDC
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.MA04Secondary payment cannot be considered without the identity of or payment information from the primary payer. The information was either not reported or
was illegible.
2015COB information is out of balance
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.MA31Missing/incomplete/invalid beginning and ending dates of the period billed.1025Line level date of service does not fall within claim level date of
service.
2046Missing/invalid date of service
2036First date of service greater than last date of service.
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
MA32Missing/incomplete/invalid number of covered days during the billing period.20132Covered days missing
1803Invalid total days
2044Covered days not equal to Room and Board units billed
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.MA39Missing/incomplete/invalid gender.1128Diagnosis inconsistent with Member’s gender
1146Procedure inconsistent with Member’s gender
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.MA40Missing/incomplete/invalid admission date.1913Admit date more than 3 days after the from Date of service
1916Missing admission date
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
MA41Missing/incomplete/invalid admission type.20163Admit type is missing/invalid
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
MA42Missing/incomplete/invalid admission source.1911Missing/Invalid Admission Source
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
MA63Missing/incomplete/invalid principal diagnosis.20157Primary Diagnosis code Missing
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.MA65Missing/incomplete/invalid admitting diagnosis.1917Missing admitting diagnosis
20164Admitting diagnosis code invalid
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
MA66Missing/incomplete/invalid principal procedure code.1926Missing parent code for add-on code
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
MA120Missing/incomplete/invalid CLIA certification number.5315Invalid CLIA number for Provider/Location
1071Missing CLIA certificate number
5369Invalid CLIA certificate Number
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N34Incorrect claim form/format for this service.1716Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to claim type restriction
1008Unable to determine claim type
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N37Missing/incomplete/invalid tooth number/letter.1914Missing tooth number
2067Dental procedure not eligible due to a tooth extraction
2020Missing tooth number
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N39Procedure code is not compatible with tooth number/letter.1140Invalid tooth number for the procedure code
1183Procedure code/tooth number conflict
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N46Missing/incomplete/invalid admission hour.1010Missing/Invalid admission hour
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N50Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge information.1846Invalid discharge date
1918Invalid discharge status
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N54Claim information is inconsistent with pre- certified/authorized services.5193Invalid NPI for BP
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N54Claim information is inconsistent with pre- certified/authorized services.5054Invalid Prior authorization or PA to Member mismatch
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N56Procedure code billed is not correct/valid for the services billed or the date of service billed.5528Discontinued procedure code
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N62Dates of service span multiple rate periods. Resubmit separate claims.1036Line Dates of Service span across calendar year
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N63Rebill services on separate claim lines.1834LT and RT modifiers must be billed on separate lines
1937CPT surgical code from and to date must be the same
5362Dates of service cannot overlap calendar months
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N75Missing/incomplete/invalid tooth surface information.1833Invalid number or tooth surfaces for restoration
2021Missing tooth surface
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N208Missing/incomplete/invalid DRG code.1850Invalid DRG principal diagnosis
1976Unable to assign a DRG
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N251Missing/incomplete/invalid attending provider taxonomy.5380Invalid Attending Provider NPI
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N253Missing/incomplete/invalid attending provider primary identifier.5326Invalid Attending Provider cannot be a group
1125Missing Attending Provider NPI
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N257Missing/incomplete/invalid billing provider/ supplier primary identifier.5311Billing Provider due to Applicant Type.
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N261Missing/incomplete/invalid operating provider name.1132Missing Operating Provider NPI
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N265Missing/incomplete/invalid ordering provider primary identifier.5374Missing Ordering Provider for Med-Vendor
5376Missing/Invalid Ordering Provider for Home Health
5386Missing/Invalid Ordering Provider for Lab and X-ray
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N286Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider primary identifier.5383Invalid Operating Provider NPI
1795Missing/invalid referring provider NPI for a Member on restriction
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N290Missing/incomplete/invalid rendering provider primary identifier.5322Invalid Rendering Provider
5319Missing Servicing (Rendering) Provider NPI
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N305Missing/incomplete/invalid injury/accident date.20180Accident date after last date of service.
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N308Missing/incomplete/invalid appliance placement date.1024Missing appliance placement date for orthodontia.
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N317Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge hour.2055Missing/Invalid discharge hour
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N318Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge or end of care date.1930Missing discharge date
2006Date of death less than discharge date
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N329Missing/incomplete/invalid patient birth date.2063Invalid date of birth
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s).
Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.
N330Missing/incomplete/invalid patient death date.1851Missing or invalid member date of death
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N341Missing/incomplete/invalid surgery date.2037Missing date of surgery
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N346Missing/incomplete/invalid oral cavity designation code.1143Missing Dental quadrant or arch (Oral Cavity)
2039Invalid oral cavity for procedure code
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N382Missing/incomplete/invalid patient identifier.2022Missing Member ID
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N434Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Present on Admission indicator.5345Diagnosis not present on admission for Inpatient claim
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N480Incomplete/invalid Explanation of Benefits (Coordination of Benefits or Medicare Secondary
Payer).
1868Invalid line level TPL information – Out of balance
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation.N519Invalid combination of HCPCS modifiers.2084Modifier 1 invalid
2085Modifier 2 invalid
2086Modifier 3 invalid
2087Modifier 4 invalid
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N572This procedure is not payable unless appropriate non- payable reporting codes and associated modifiers are
submitted.
1727Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to modifier restriction
16Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other
documentation.
N823Incomplete/Invalid procedure modifier(s).20158Non-covered Modifier
CO 18Exact duplicate claim/service.20171Inpatient Claim for Member with Medicare Part B Only coverage
18Exact duplicate claim/service.N522Duplicate of a claim processed, or to be processed, as
a crossover claim.
2013Replacement claim (orig claim not found)
18Exact duplicate claim/service.N702Decision based on review of previously adjudicated claims or for claims in process for the same/similar type of services.2043Manually denied as a duplicate
1225Exact duplicate of a Paid claim/line
CO 22This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of
benefits.
1946Member has medical insurance
2045Member has medical insurance – Attachment
22This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of
benefits.
MA92Missing plan information for other insurance.1816Member has medical insurance
22This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of
benefits.
N36Claim must meet primary payer’s processing
requirements before we can consider payment.
5359Service denied by Medicare, non-covered through crossovers
CO 22This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of
benefits.
N479Missing Explanation of Benefits (Coordination of
Benefits or Medicare Secondary Payer).
1184Medicare within date(s) of service
26, CO 27Expenses incurred prior to coverage.N30Patient ineligible for this service.1999Member is not eligible – Spenddown not met
2000Member is not eligible for all service dates – Spenddown not met
CO 29The time limit for filing has expired.1936Date(s) of service exceeds 3 years
CO 35Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached.N117This service is paid only once in a patient’s lifetime.1375Denture – Exceeds limit of 1 immediate denture per Member.
5341TCM initial evaluation – Exceeds limit of 1 per lifetime per provider
CO 50These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a ‘medical necessity’ by the payer.N10Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer
review.
1925Emergency Services Program for Non-Citizens – Attachment Available
1700Manually denied after review
50These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a
‘medical necessity’ by the payer.
N130Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for
information about restrictions for this service.
5520Early elective delivery not allowed.
CO 54Multiple physicians/assistants are not covered in this case.N646Reimbursement has been adjusted based on the
guidelines for an assistant.
1240Multiple Surgeons/Assistant Surgeon not allowed
5524Assistant Surgeon not covered
CO 58Treatment was deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or invalid place of service.N760This facility is not authorized to receive payment for the service(s).1953Inpatient services billed on an Outpatient claim (OCE edits 0018, 0045
and 0049)
1970Invalid Place of Service for inpatient only procedure
20167Invalid Place of Service
CO 60Charges for outpatient services are not covered when performed within a period of time prior to or after inpatient services.5347Inpatient claim conflict with Outpatient claim having a DOS within 3
days of Inpatient admit.
1968FFS Inpatient DRG/Outpatient claim conflict
60Charges for outpatient services not covered when performed within a period of time prior to or after inpatient services.N130Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for information about restrictions for this service.1967FFS Outpatient/Inpatient DRG claim conflict
CO 95Plan procedures not followed.N182This claim/service must be billed according to the
schedule for this plan.
2040Billing deadline exceeded – No attachment
CO 96Non-covered charge(s).M2Not paid separately when the patient is an inpatient.1865Inpatient Hospital Conflict to Paid Medical Claim
1949Inpatient claim conflict with Aging Waiver claim
1959Inpatient services conflict with Home and Community Based Services
claim
1962Inpatient, NH, ICF/ID services conflict with another
procedure.
1952Inpatient claim conflict with Targeted Case Management
claim
5360Outpatient/Inpatient DRG claim conflict
5361Inpatient DRG/Outpatient claim conflict
2017Professional Services not covered – Member is in the hospital
5357Occupational therapy services is included in Inpatient claim payment
1950Aging Waiver claim conflict with Inpatient/Nursing Home
stay
1951Targeted case management overlaps Inpatient/Nursing Home stay
1961Home and Community Based Services conflict with Inpatient/Nursing
Home services
1964Dates of service overlap a claim billed on an Inpatient claim.
5536Service not covered while the Member is in the hospital
96Non-covered charge(s).M80Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.1845Personal Care/Home Health services conflict
2065Dental procedure combination not expected.
96Non-covered charge(s).N10Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer review.5523Suspend all claims with this procedure
5351Suspend all claims for Billing Provider
2019Claim Super Suspend
2007POA DX for a DRG Claim requires medical review – Attachment
available
5325Suspend all claims for Servicing Provider
CO 96Non-covered charge(s).N30Patient ineligible for this service.1931Member not eligible for all dates of service
1932Member not eligible for all line level dates of service
1934Member is not eligible on the date of service
1974Custody medical care claims
5557Procedure code not covered on date of service.
96Non-covered charge(s).N39Procedure code is not compatible with tooth
number/letter.
1985Root canals not covered for this tooth
96Non-covered charge(s).N54Claim information is inconsistent with pre-
certified/authorized services.
5040Prior Authorization is not in Approved status.
96Non-covered charge(s).N129Not eligible due to the patient’s age.5344Member not eligible for procedure/organic diagnosis combination
96Non-covered charge(s).N161This drug/service/supply is covered only when the
associated service is covered.
1958Invalid vaccine and/or administration codes. Coordinating vaccine
and admin codes must be submitted.
96Non-covered charge(s).N198Rendering provider must be affiliated with the pay-to
provider.
5356Servicing provider unaffiliated with group practice
96Non-covered charge(s).N216We do not offer coverage for this type of service or the patient is not enrolled in this portion of our benefit package.1717Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to procedure code
restriction
1718Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to revenue code restriction
1719Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to surgical code restriction
1720Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to diagnosis code
restriction
5544ER visit for PCN client is not an emergency
1997Non-covered diagnosis for PCN client Emergency Department visit
CO 96Non-covered charge(s).N424Patient does not reside in the geographic area
required for this type of payment.
1724Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to member county
restriction
96Non-covered charge(s).N431Not covered with this procedure.1929Procedure code not covered on date of service
1849Non-covered surgical procedure
5540Reference file – Suspend for review
96Non-covered charge(s).N569Not covered when performed for the reported
diagnosis.
1944Diagnosis is not covered by Medicaid
96Non-covered charge(s).N643The services billed are considered Not Covered or Non- Covered (NC) in the applicable state fee schedule.1869NDC is non-rebateable
CO 97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.M2Not paid separately when the patient is an inpatient.1963Procedure conflict with Inpatient/NH services
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.M15Separately billed services/tests have been bundled as they are considered components of the same procedure. Separate payment is not allowed.2064Payment included in another service
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.M80Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.2066Dental code is mutually exclusive of another code
5550Bundled Service vs Unbundled Service
5553Bundled Service H0012 vs Unbundled Service
5551Unbundled Service vs Bundled Service
5552Unbundled Service vs Bundled Service H0012
5554Bundled Service vs Bundled Service
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.M86Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.1861Global/other delivery conflict
1990Global maternity claim conflict to maternity service claim
1993Antepartum conflict
1995Global cognitive or lab service and global maternity claim conflict
1863Global Maternity Care conflict with paid Delivery claim
1864Antepartum or postpartum and global maternity claim
conflict
5511A bundled service for Lab Panels or Biological lines have been
processed
1862Global already paid
5506Postpartum Care conflict
1989Delivery Only Maternity claim conflict
1991One Global Maternity Service Allowed in a 42 Day Period
1992Global Maternity Care paid
1994One delivery only including postpartum maternity service allowed in a
42 day period
1996Global maternity claim and global cognitive or lab service conflict
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.M97Not paid to practitioner when provided to patient in this place of service. Payment included in the reimbursement issued the facility.1836Technical component not allowed in this facility type.
5535Non-covered service while inpatient
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.N19Procedure code incidental to primary procedure.1799Procedure is incidental (Status B) to another procedure on a history
claim
1797Procedure is incidental (Status B) to another procedure on the same
claim
97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.N20Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date.5318Injection is part of aspiration
5332Multiple nursing visits on the same date of service
5333Extended supportive maintenance/nurse visit conflict
5334Mulitple or mixed home health aide visits on the same day
5336Skilled nursing/supportive maintenance/home health aide conflict
CO 97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.N525These services are not covered when performed within the global period of another service.1969Services included in the global period
CO 107The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this
claim.
MA66Missing/incomplete/invalid principal procedure code.1933Anesthesia related or qualifying service not found
107The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this
claim.
N674Not covered unless a pre-requisite procedure/service
has been provided.
5545Invalid VFC vaccine and/or administration. Coordinating vaccine and
admin codes must be submitted.
108Rent/purchase guidelines were not met.N370Billing exceeds the rental months covered/approved
by the payer.
5512Rental/Purchase guidelines not met
CO 109Claim/service not covered by this payer/contractor. You must send the claim/service to the correct payer/contractor.N418Misrouted claim. See the payer’s claim submission instructions.5532Service covered under Mental Health contract
5533Service covered under Substance Use Disorder (SUD) contract
1935Member enrolled in Dental Managed Care Program
109Claim/service not covered by this payer/contractor. You must send the claim/service to the correct payer/contractor.N747This is a misdirected claim/service. Submit the claim to the payer/plan where the patient resides.1965Service covered by Hospice agency
1998Client is enrolled in HOME
1387Client is enrolled in a Medical Managed Care Plan
5558Client is enrolled in an Integrated Manage Care Plan
CO 110Billing date predates service date.M52Missing/incomplete/invalid “from” date(s) of service.2034Date of service is after the date the claim was received.
2035Billing date predates service date(s).
CO 119Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.M86Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.1853Newborn care conflict
1892Respite care – Exceeds limit of 1 per day
1893School District services – Exceeds limit of 1 per day
1894Day treatment habilitation services – Exceeds limit of 1 per
day
1896Residential services – Exceeds limit of 1 per day
1939Limit One physician visit per day
5364Only one interim bill allowed per admission
1897Face mask – Exceeds limit of 2 per year
1899Sealant – Exceeds limit per tooth of 1 in 2 years
1900Sling – Exceeds limit of 1 per month
1901Risk assessment services – Exceeds limit of 2 per 10 months
1902Group pre/postnatal education – Exceeds limit or 8 per 12 months
1903Interim Caries – Exceeds limit of 1 in 180 days per tooth
1904Psychosocial counseling – Exceeds limit of 12 per 12 months
1905Pre/postnatal home visits – Exceeds limit of 6 per 12 months
5338Dental x-ray limit exceeded (Complete series/panoramic)
5339Dental x-ray limit exceeded (Bitewing/Complete Series)
5340Core buildup/pin retention -Exceeds per tooth limit of 1 per
day
2069Exceeds dental limits for rolling years
2070Duplicate Dental procedure exceeds unit limit
119Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.M90Not covered more than once in a 12 month period.5330Preventative health exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per year
5335Vision exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per year
1906Smoking cessation – Exceeds limit per year
119Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.N362The number of Days or Units of Service exceeds our acceptable maximum5055Unit limit exceeded. No prior authorization found for additional
units.
1878Exceeds orthodontia limits – IHS provider
1891Observation services – Exceeds limit of 1 per 48 hours
1927Excessive number of units submitted
1981Exceeds a limit per calendar year for this procedure
1982Respite care – Exceeds limit of 5 consecutive days
20160Procedure has unit limit per year
119Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.N435Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period without support documentation.5342Pregnancy ultrasound – Exceeds limit of 10 per 12 months
119Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.N640Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period.1855HPV vaccine – Exceeds limit of 3 in a lifetime
1856Cast post and core/crown buildup – Exceeds limit of 1 in 5
years
1835Depo Provera – Exceeds limit of once every 85 days
1857Hyaluronates – Exceeds limit of 6 units per knee every 180
days
1858Diabetes Education – Exceeds limit of 10 per 12 months
1859Implanon – Exceeds limit of 1 every 3 years
2071Newborn assessment – Exceeds limit of 1 per month
5327Home Health initial visit – Exceeds limit of 1 per admission
5328Home Health supplies – Exceeds allowable limit
1888Lithotripsy – Exceeds limit of 2 per 90 days
5323Team E&M – Exceeds limit of 1 per Calendar Month
5560IMD Psych exceeds 60 day limit
CO 133The disposition of this service line is pending further review.1384Account Code Assignment Failure
CO 140Patient/Insured health identification number and name do not
match
MA36Missing/incomplete/invalid patient name.2004Invalid Member name
140Patient/Insured health identification number and name do not
match
N382Missing/incomplete/invalid patient identifier.2058Invalid Member ID
CO 146Diagnosis was invalid for the date(s) of service reported.M76Missing/incomplete/invalid diagnosis or condition1110Diagnosis invalid for date of service
CO 147Provider contracted/negotiated rate expired or not on file.5346LTAC rate not found
CO 149Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached for this
service/benefit category.
N117This service is paid only once in a patient’s lifetime.1960Procedure exceeds Lifetime Limit
164Attachment/other documentation referenced on the claim was
not received in a timely fashion.
N850Missing/incomplete/invalid narrative
explaining/describing this service/treatment.
1886Documentation not received timely for reported Attachment Control
Number
CO 170Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider.N95This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service.5384Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to PT/SP/SSP restriction
5365Radiology procedure limited to radiology specialty
1988Lab code limited to pathology specialty
1725Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to provider ID restriction
CO 171Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider
in this type of facility.
N428Not covered when performed in this place of service.1977Non-covered Hospital Based Clinic revenue code
CO 177Patient has not met the required eligibility requirements.2001Member is not eligible on service date – Attachment available
181Procedure code was invalid on the date of service.N56Procedure code billed is not correct/valid for the services billed or the date of service billed.1941Procedure code not valid for date(s) of service
2053Invalid procedure code
1170Invalid surgical code for Date of Service
2008Invalid Rev code for date of service
CO 183The referring provider is not eligible to refer the service billed.N574Our records indicate the ordering/referring provider is of a type/specialty that cannot order or refer. Please verify that the claim ordering/referring provider.5547Provider is not authorized to refer for Lab services
CO 184The prescribing/ordering provider is not eligible to prescribe/order the service billed.N767The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed.5312Ordering Provider not enrolled for date of service
190Payment is included in the allowance for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) qualified stay.N538A facility is responsible for payment to outside providers who furnish these services/supplies/drugs
to its patients/residents.
1971Services are covered in the ICF/ID per diem
5529Service is included in flat rate payment to the nursing home where
Member resides
CO 197Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment absent.1882Missing NCW/EPAS authorization for converted claim adjustment
CO 198Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment
exceeded.
N351Service date outside of the approved treatment plan
service dates.
1121Prior authorization Date mismatch
198Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment
exceeded.
N362The number of Days or Units of Service exceeds our
acceptable maximum.
1123No available units/amounts on prior authorization
198Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment exceeded.N435Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period without support documentation.5542Units exceed approve PA units for a psychiatric stay
CO 199Revenue code and Procedure code do not match.N657This should be billed with the appropriate code for
these services.
2012Incorrect billing of Rev Code with HCPCS
CO 204This service/equipment/drug is not covered under the patient’s current benefit plan.N428Not covered when performed in this place of service.1983Baby Your Baby (BYB) cannot be determined due to Benefit Plan
Restrictions
1723Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to place of service
restriction
CO 216Based on the findings of a review organization.5042Prior authorization manual pricing required for Legacy claim
adjustment/resurrection
1843Allowed amount is greater than the defined threshold
5043Miscellaneous code requires manual pricing – PA available
1885Procedure requires manual pricing – Attachment
1217Timely Filing – Attachment available
1921DJJS Medical Claim
216Based on the findings of a review organization.1332Unable to price for the date of service
1940Charge Mode error
5370OIG Stop Payment
5556Bundled service with paid unbundled service.
216Based on the findings of a review organization.N10Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer
review.
1852DRG status is Suspend
1873Diagnosis requires manual review – Attachment available
5525Modifier requires manual review – Attachment available
1947Procedure requires manual review – Attachment available
CO 234This procedure is not paid separately.M14No separate payment for an injection administered during an office visit, and no payment for a full office visit if the patient ony received an injection.5317Injection/office visit conflict
1890Therapeutic injection/office visit conflict
234This procedure is not paid separately.N20Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date.1373Contrast material not paid separately for MRZ/MRI/CT procedure
with contrast
2068Contrast material not paid separately for MRZ/MRI/CT procedure
without contrast
1798Mutually Exclusive to another procedure on a paid history
claim
234This procedure is not paid separately.N390This service/report cannot be billed separately.5354Services not paid when unbundled
242Services not provided by network/primary care providers.N767The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed.5320Servicing provider not enrolled on date of service
CO 251The attachment/other documentation that was received was the incorrect attachment/document. The expected
attachment/document is still missing.
N28Consent form requirements not fulfilled.1884Invalid sterilization consent date
CO 252An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate
this claim/service.
M23Missing Invoice.1948Manual pricing – No attachment
252An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate
this claim/service.
M127Missing patient medical record for this service.1887POA DX for a DRG Claim requires medical review – No Attachment
252An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate
this claim/service.
N26Missing itemized bill/statement.1867DME Manual pricing – No attachment
252An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service.N28Consent form requirements not fulfilled.2096Missing Wheelchair Final Eval Form Date
5051Missing sterilization consent form
5052Missing consent to abortion form
5053Missing hospital surgical consent form
252An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service.N706Missing documentation.1874Diagnosis requires manual review – No Attachment
1875Procedure requires manual review – No Attachment
1924Modifier requires manual review – No attachment
1973Documentation required for Emergency Services Program for Non-
Citizens – No attachment
CO 258Claim/service not covered when patient is in
custody/incarcerated. Applicable federal, state or local authority may cover the claim/service.
N30Patient ineligible for this service.1928Services not covered while institutionalized – Inpatient services only
CO 267Claim/service spans multiple months.N74Resubmit with multiple claims, each claim covering services provided in only one calendar month.2033Nursing Home claim spans multiple months.
272Coverage/program guidelines were not met.N20Service not payable with other service rendered on
the same date.
1837Invalid procedure code combination.
CO 273Coverage/program guidelines were exceeded.N640Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within
time period.
5507Crown – Exceeds limit of 1 crown per tooth.
CO 282The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the type of bill.MA30Missing/incomplete/invalid type of bill.1979Invalid revenue or HCPCS code for ESRD
284Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the billed services.M62Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code.5047Missing/invalid GASSP prior authorization
5048Invalid prior authorization (CMC, JJS, MRB)
5543Invalid/missing prior authorization for an Inpatient psychiatric
services
296Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the provider.MA130Your claim contains incomplete and/or invalid information, and no appeal rights are afforded because the claim is unprocessable. Please submit a new claim with the complete/correct information.1122Prior authorization Provider mismatch
CO 299The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.N767The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in
the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed.
5313Provider was voluntarily terminated
5314Provider is deceased
CO 299The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.N831You have not responded to requests to revalidate your provider/supplier enrollment information.1369Provider Enrollment Stop Payment
A1Claim/Service denied.MA31Missing/incomplete/invalid beginning and ending
dates of the period billed.
1956End date of service is outside the range of the OCE editor (OCE edit
0024)
A1Claim/Service denied.MA133Claim overlaps inpatient stay. Rebill only those
services rendered outside the inpatient stay.
5358Crossover claim Inpatient/Outpatient overlap
A1Claim/Service denied.N47Claim conflicts with another inpatient stay.5348Outpatient services 3 days prior to admit are part of DRG payment
A1Claim/Service denied.N65Procedure code or procedure rate count cannot be determined, or was not on file, for the date of
service/provider.
5366Unable to price Outpatient claim
A8Ungroupable DRG1380DRG not on file
A8Ungroupable DRG1986Date of service is after expiration date of current grouper
tape
A8Ungroupable DRGN647Adjusted based on diagnosis-related group (DRG).1848DRG claim has maternity diagnosis and nursery charges
B1Non-covered visits.N113Only one initial visit is covered per physician, group
practice or provider.
5331Initial dental exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per lifetime
B7This provider was not certified/eligible to be paid for this
procedure/service on this date of service.
N95This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this
service.
1838Invalid Claim Type for Hospice.
B7This provider was not certified/eligible to be paid for this
procedure/service on this date of service.
N570Missing/incomplete/invalid credentialing data.20159Provider ineligible on date of service
5546Service is limited to specific providers
B9Patient is enrolled in a Hospice.1966Hospice Conflict to Hospital claim or Professional invoice
B13Previously paid. Payment for this claim/service may have been provided in a previous payment.M86Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.1907Admission date conflict
1920Possible duplicate – Crossover claim vs Medicaid FFS claim
1227Possible duplicate
5343Possible claim conflict
1908Nursing home to Inpatient possible claim conflict
5337Physician visit – Exceeds limit of 1 per day
B15This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated.M51Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s).1945Missing procedure codes for RHC/FQHC encounter
B15This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated.N122Add-on code cannot be billed by itself.2014Claim lacks required primary code (OCE Edit)
B16New Patient’ qualifications were not met.M86Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.5355Not a new patient. Cognitive service within 3 years
B16New Patient’ qualifications were not met.N113Only one initial visit is covered per physician, group
practice or provider.
5368Not new patient. Same specialty in group
B20Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another
provider.
1844Service performed by co-surgeons
1839Service possibly performed by co-surgeons
B20Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider.M86Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.5508Pediatric/Neonatal critical care claim conflict – different provider
B20Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider.N538A facility is responsible for payment to outside providers who furnish these services/supplies/drugs to its patients/residents.5324Duplicate ancillary services performed in a Nursing Home