Denial Codes – CARC Codes – RARC Codes
Denial Codes -CARC Codes | CARC Code Description/Denial Code Description | RARC Code | RARC Codes Description | Medicaid Denial Codes | Medicaid Denial Description |
CO-3 | Co-payment Amount | 2009 | Spenddown applied amount greater than Medicaid allowed amount | ||
2010 | Spenddown – possible match | ||||
CO-4 | The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier. | N519 | Invalid combination of HCPCS modifiers. | 5521 | Invalid procedure to modifier |
5352 | Invalid modifier for procedure code. | ||||
5526 | Invalid transportation modifier | ||||
5527 | Procedure requires transportation modifier | ||||
4 | The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier used. | N572 | This procedure is not payable unless appropriate non- payable reporting codes and associated modifiers are submitted. | 2005 | Missing Ambulance Service modifier(s) |
CO-5 | The procedure code/type of bill is inconsistent with the place of service. | M77 | Missing/incomplete/invalid/inappropriate place of service. | 20161 | Hospice patient not residing in Nursing Facility |
CO 6 | The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the patient’s age. | N129 | Not eligible due to the patient’s age. | 5559 | Porcelain crown non covered for member’s age |
1739 | Procedure inconsistent with Member’s age | ||||
CO-8 | The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider type/specialty (taxonomy). | N95 | This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service. | 1343 | Procedure not payable to Provider |
9 | The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient’s age. | N129 | Not eligible due to the patient’s age. | 1127 | Diagnosis inconsistent with Member’s age |
CO 11 | The diagnosis is inconsistent with the procedure. | N657 | This should be billed with the appropriate code for these services. | 1922 | Diagnosis Inconsistent with ESRD Procedure code |
1307 | Diagnosis is inconsistent with procedure code | ||||
5541 | Noncovered Procedure combination with a Developmental Disorder Diagnosis | ||||
CO 16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M20 | Missing/incomplete/invalid HCPCS. | 1978 | ESRD requires HCPCS code |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M22 | Missing/incomplete/invalid number of miles traveled. | 1923 | Invalid number of miles (units) |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M50 | Missing/incomplete/invalid revenue code(s). | 2047 | Missing revenue code. |
5537 | Noncovered Revenue Code | ||||
2050 | Revenue code not on file | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M51 | Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s). | 1841 | Procedure code invalid or not approved in reference file |
5538 | Revenue code requires HCPCS code | ||||
2056 | Missing procedure code | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M53 | Missing/incomplete/invalid days or units of service. | 5530 | Units are greater than number of service days |
2057 | Missing units of service. | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M62 | Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code. | 5534 | Missing/Invalid Prior Authorization |
1975 | Missing Admission record (Nursing Facility/ICF/ID) | ||||
5044 | Diagnosis requires prior authorization | ||||
5522 | Missing or invalid prior authorization number for Inpatient psychiatric services | ||||
1883 | Missing NCW/EPAS authorization for PRISM claim | ||||
5049 | Missing/invalid prior authorization for Surgical Procedure | ||||
5050 | Missing/invalid Prior Authorization for Abortion Diagnosis | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M67 | Missing/incomplete/invalid other procedure code(s). | 5509 | Invalid procedure billed for prolonged care claim. |
1919 | Missing ICD Surgical code | ||||
1957 | Only incidental services reported on an Outpatient claim | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M76 | Missing/incomplete/invalid diagnosis or condition | 2030 | Invalid diagnosis code |
20170 | Diagnosis code Missing/Invalid | ||||
1910 | Missing diagnosis pointer or invalid diagnosis associated to the pointer | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M77 | Missing/incomplete/invalid/inappropriate place of service. | 1847 | Invalid place of service |
2083 | Place of service missing | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M119 | Missing/incomplete/invalid/deactivated/withdrawn National Drug Code (NDC). | 5505 | Invalid NDC for date of service |
5504 | Missing/Invalid NDC | ||||
1285 | NDC invalid for procedure | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | M123 | Missing/incomplete/invalid name, strength, or dosage of the drug furnished. | 1880 | Invalid unit of measure or quantity for NDC |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA04 | Secondary payment cannot be considered without the identity of or payment information from the primary payer. The information was either not reported or was illegible. | 2015 | COB information is out of balance |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA31 | Missing/incomplete/invalid beginning and ending dates of the period billed. | 1025 | Line level date of service does not fall within claim level date of service. |
2046 | Missing/invalid date of service | ||||
2036 | First date of service greater than last date of service. | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA32 | Missing/incomplete/invalid number of covered days during the billing period. | 20132 | Covered days missing |
1803 | Invalid total days | ||||
2044 | Covered days not equal to Room and Board units billed | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA39 | Missing/incomplete/invalid gender. | 1128 | Diagnosis inconsistent with Member’s gender |
1146 | Procedure inconsistent with Member’s gender | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA40 | Missing/incomplete/invalid admission date. | 1913 | Admit date more than 3 days after the from Date of service |
1916 | Missing admission date | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA41 | Missing/incomplete/invalid admission type. | 20163 | Admit type is missing/invalid |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA42 | Missing/incomplete/invalid admission source. | 1911 | Missing/Invalid Admission Source |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA63 | Missing/incomplete/invalid principal diagnosis. | 20157 | Primary Diagnosis code Missing |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA65 | Missing/incomplete/invalid admitting diagnosis. | 1917 | Missing admitting diagnosis |
20164 | Admitting diagnosis code invalid | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA66 | Missing/incomplete/invalid principal procedure code. | 1926 | Missing parent code for add-on code |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | MA120 | Missing/incomplete/invalid CLIA certification number. | 5315 | Invalid CLIA number for Provider/Location |
1071 | Missing CLIA certificate number | ||||
5369 | Invalid CLIA certificate Number | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N34 | Incorrect claim form/format for this service. | 1716 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to claim type restriction |
1008 | Unable to determine claim type | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N37 | Missing/incomplete/invalid tooth number/letter. | 1914 | Missing tooth number |
2067 | Dental procedure not eligible due to a tooth extraction | ||||
2020 | Missing tooth number | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N39 | Procedure code is not compatible with tooth number/letter. | 1140 | Invalid tooth number for the procedure code |
1183 | Procedure code/tooth number conflict | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N46 | Missing/incomplete/invalid admission hour. | 1010 | Missing/Invalid admission hour |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N50 | Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge information. | 1846 | Invalid discharge date |
1918 | Invalid discharge status | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N54 | Claim information is inconsistent with pre- certified/authorized services. | 5193 | Invalid NPI for BP |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N54 | Claim information is inconsistent with pre- certified/authorized services. | 5054 | Invalid Prior authorization or PA to Member mismatch |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N56 | Procedure code billed is not correct/valid for the services billed or the date of service billed. | 5528 | Discontinued procedure code |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N62 | Dates of service span multiple rate periods. Resubmit separate claims. | 1036 | Line Dates of Service span across calendar year |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N63 | Rebill services on separate claim lines. | 1834 | LT and RT modifiers must be billed on separate lines |
1937 | CPT surgical code from and to date must be the same | ||||
5362 | Dates of service cannot overlap calendar months | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N75 | Missing/incomplete/invalid tooth surface information. | 1833 | Invalid number or tooth surfaces for restoration |
2021 | Missing tooth surface | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N208 | Missing/incomplete/invalid DRG code. | 1850 | Invalid DRG principal diagnosis |
1976 | Unable to assign a DRG | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N251 | Missing/incomplete/invalid attending provider taxonomy. | 5380 | Invalid Attending Provider NPI |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N253 | Missing/incomplete/invalid attending provider primary identifier. | 5326 | Invalid Attending Provider cannot be a group |
1125 | Missing Attending Provider NPI | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N257 | Missing/incomplete/invalid billing provider/ supplier primary identifier. | 5311 | Billing Provider due to Applicant Type. |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N261 | Missing/incomplete/invalid operating provider name. | 1132 | Missing Operating Provider NPI |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N265 | Missing/incomplete/invalid ordering provider primary identifier. | 5374 | Missing Ordering Provider for Med-Vendor |
5376 | Missing/Invalid Ordering Provider for Home Health | ||||
5386 | Missing/Invalid Ordering Provider for Lab and X-ray | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N286 | Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider primary identifier. | 5383 | Invalid Operating Provider NPI |
1795 | Missing/invalid referring provider NPI for a Member on restriction | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N290 | Missing/incomplete/invalid rendering provider primary identifier. | 5322 | Invalid Rendering Provider |
5319 | Missing Servicing (Rendering) Provider NPI | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N305 | Missing/incomplete/invalid injury/accident date. | 20180 | Accident date after last date of service. |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N308 | Missing/incomplete/invalid appliance placement date. | 1024 | Missing appliance placement date for orthodontia. |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N317 | Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge hour. | 2055 | Missing/Invalid discharge hour |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N318 | Missing/incomplete/invalid discharge or end of care date. | 1930 | Missing discharge date |
2006 | Date of death less than discharge date | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N329 | Missing/incomplete/invalid patient birth date. | 2063 | Invalid date of birth |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N330 | Missing/incomplete/invalid patient death date. | 1851 | Missing or invalid member date of death |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N341 | Missing/incomplete/invalid surgery date. | 2037 | Missing date of surgery |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N346 | Missing/incomplete/invalid oral cavity designation code. | 1143 | Missing Dental quadrant or arch (Oral Cavity) |
2039 | Invalid oral cavity for procedure code | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N382 | Missing/incomplete/invalid patient identifier. | 2022 | Missing Member ID |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N434 | Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Present on Admission indicator. | 5345 | Diagnosis not present on admission for Inpatient claim |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N480 | Incomplete/invalid Explanation of Benefits (Coordination of Benefits or Medicare Secondary Payer). | 1868 | Invalid line level TPL information – Out of balance |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N519 | Invalid combination of HCPCS modifiers. | 2084 | Modifier 1 invalid |
2085 | Modifier 2 invalid | ||||
2086 | Modifier 3 invalid | ||||
2087 | Modifier 4 invalid | ||||
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N572 | This procedure is not payable unless appropriate non- payable reporting codes and associated modifiers are submitted. | 1727 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to modifier restriction |
16 | Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. | N823 | Incomplete/Invalid procedure modifier(s). | 20158 | Non-covered Modifier |
CO 18 | Exact duplicate claim/service. | 20171 | Inpatient Claim for Member with Medicare Part B Only coverage | ||
18 | Exact duplicate claim/service. | N522 | Duplicate of a claim processed, or to be processed, as a crossover claim. | 2013 | Replacement claim (orig claim not found) |
18 | Exact duplicate claim/service. | N702 | Decision based on review of previously adjudicated claims or for claims in process for the same/similar type of services. | 2043 | Manually denied as a duplicate |
1225 | Exact duplicate of a Paid claim/line | ||||
CO 22 | This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits. | 1946 | Member has medical insurance | ||
2045 | Member has medical insurance – Attachment | ||||
22 | This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits. | MA92 | Missing plan information for other insurance. | 1816 | Member has medical insurance |
22 | This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits. | N36 | Claim must meet primary payer’s processing requirements before we can consider payment. | 5359 | Service denied by Medicare, non-covered through crossovers |
CO 22 | This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits. | N479 | Missing Explanation of Benefits (Coordination of Benefits or Medicare Secondary Payer). | 1184 | Medicare within date(s) of service |
26, CO 27 | Expenses incurred prior to coverage. | N30 | Patient ineligible for this service. | 1999 | Member is not eligible – Spenddown not met |
2000 | Member is not eligible for all service dates – Spenddown not met | ||||
CO 29 | The time limit for filing has expired. | 1936 | Date(s) of service exceeds 3 years | ||
CO 35 | Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached. | N117 | This service is paid only once in a patient’s lifetime. | 1375 | Denture – Exceeds limit of 1 immediate denture per Member. |
5341 | TCM initial evaluation – Exceeds limit of 1 per lifetime per provider | ||||
CO 50 | These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a ‘medical necessity’ by the payer. | N10 | Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer review. | 1925 | Emergency Services Program for Non-Citizens – Attachment Available |
1700 | Manually denied after review | ||||
50 | These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a ‘medical necessity’ by the payer. | N130 | Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for information about restrictions for this service. | 5520 | Early elective delivery not allowed. |
CO 54 | Multiple physicians/assistants are not covered in this case. | N646 | Reimbursement has been adjusted based on the guidelines for an assistant. | 1240 | Multiple Surgeons/Assistant Surgeon not allowed |
5524 | Assistant Surgeon not covered | ||||
CO 58 | Treatment was deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or invalid place of service. | N760 | This facility is not authorized to receive payment for the service(s). | 1953 | Inpatient services billed on an Outpatient claim (OCE edits 0018, 0045 and 0049) |
1970 | Invalid Place of Service for inpatient only procedure | ||||
20167 | Invalid Place of Service | ||||
CO 60 | Charges for outpatient services are not covered when performed within a period of time prior to or after inpatient services. | 5347 | Inpatient claim conflict with Outpatient claim having a DOS within 3 days of Inpatient admit. | ||
1968 | FFS Inpatient DRG/Outpatient claim conflict | ||||
60 | Charges for outpatient services not covered when performed within a period of time prior to or after inpatient services. | N130 | Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for information about restrictions for this service. | 1967 | FFS Outpatient/Inpatient DRG claim conflict |
CO 95 | Plan procedures not followed. | N182 | This claim/service must be billed according to the schedule for this plan. | 2040 | Billing deadline exceeded – No attachment |
CO 96 | Non-covered charge(s). | M2 | Not paid separately when the patient is an inpatient. | 1865 | Inpatient Hospital Conflict to Paid Medical Claim |
1949 | Inpatient claim conflict with Aging Waiver claim | ||||
1959 | Inpatient services conflict with Home and Community Based Services claim | ||||
1962 | Inpatient, NH, ICF/ID services conflict with another procedure. | ||||
1952 | Inpatient claim conflict with Targeted Case Management claim | ||||
5360 | Outpatient/Inpatient DRG claim conflict | ||||
5361 | Inpatient DRG/Outpatient claim conflict | ||||
2017 | Professional Services not covered – Member is in the hospital | ||||
5357 | Occupational therapy services is included in Inpatient claim payment | ||||
1950 | Aging Waiver claim conflict with Inpatient/Nursing Home stay | ||||
1951 | Targeted case management overlaps Inpatient/Nursing Home stay | ||||
1961 | Home and Community Based Services conflict with Inpatient/Nursing Home services | ||||
1964 | Dates of service overlap a claim billed on an Inpatient claim. | ||||
5536 | Service not covered while the Member is in the hospital | ||||
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | M80 | Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient. | 1845 | Personal Care/Home Health services conflict |
2065 | Dental procedure combination not expected. | ||||
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N10 | Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer review. | 5523 | Suspend all claims with this procedure |
5351 | Suspend all claims for Billing Provider | ||||
2019 | Claim Super Suspend | ||||
2007 | POA DX for a DRG Claim requires medical review – Attachment available | ||||
5325 | Suspend all claims for Servicing Provider | ||||
CO 96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N30 | Patient ineligible for this service. | 1931 | Member not eligible for all dates of service |
1932 | Member not eligible for all line level dates of service | ||||
1934 | Member is not eligible on the date of service | ||||
1974 | Custody medical care claims | ||||
5557 | Procedure code not covered on date of service. | ||||
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N39 | Procedure code is not compatible with tooth number/letter. | 1985 | Root canals not covered for this tooth |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N54 | Claim information is inconsistent with pre- certified/authorized services. | 5040 | Prior Authorization is not in Approved status. |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N129 | Not eligible due to the patient’s age. | 5344 | Member not eligible for procedure/organic diagnosis combination |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N161 | This drug/service/supply is covered only when the associated service is covered. | 1958 | Invalid vaccine and/or administration codes. Coordinating vaccine and admin codes must be submitted. |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N198 | Rendering provider must be affiliated with the pay-to provider. | 5356 | Servicing provider unaffiliated with group practice |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N216 | We do not offer coverage for this type of service or the patient is not enrolled in this portion of our benefit package. | 1717 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to procedure code restriction |
1718 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to revenue code restriction | ||||
1719 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to surgical code restriction | ||||
1720 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to diagnosis code restriction | ||||
5544 | ER visit for PCN client is not an emergency | ||||
1997 | Non-covered diagnosis for PCN client Emergency Department visit | ||||
CO 96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N424 | Patient does not reside in the geographic area required for this type of payment. | 1724 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to member county restriction |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N431 | Not covered with this procedure. | 1929 | Procedure code not covered on date of service |
1849 | Non-covered surgical procedure | ||||
5540 | Reference file – Suspend for review | ||||
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N569 | Not covered when performed for the reported diagnosis. | 1944 | Diagnosis is not covered by Medicaid |
96 | Non-covered charge(s). | N643 | The services billed are considered Not Covered or Non- Covered (NC) in the applicable state fee schedule. | 1869 | NDC is non-rebateable |
CO 97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | M2 | Not paid separately when the patient is an inpatient. | 1963 | Procedure conflict with Inpatient/NH services |
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | M15 | Separately billed services/tests have been bundled as they are considered components of the same procedure. Separate payment is not allowed. | 2064 | Payment included in another service |
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | M80 | Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient. | 2066 | Dental code is mutually exclusive of another code |
5550 | Bundled Service vs Unbundled Service | ||||
5553 | Bundled Service H0012 vs Unbundled Service | ||||
5551 | Unbundled Service vs Bundled Service | ||||
5552 | Unbundled Service vs Bundled Service H0012 | ||||
5554 | Bundled Service vs Bundled Service | ||||
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | M86 | Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame. | 1861 | Global/other delivery conflict |
1990 | Global maternity claim conflict to maternity service claim | ||||
1993 | Antepartum conflict | ||||
1995 | Global cognitive or lab service and global maternity claim conflict | ||||
1863 | Global Maternity Care conflict with paid Delivery claim | ||||
1864 | Antepartum or postpartum and global maternity claim conflict | ||||
5511 | A bundled service for Lab Panels or Biological lines have been processed | ||||
1862 | Global already paid | ||||
5506 | Postpartum Care conflict | ||||
1989 | Delivery Only Maternity claim conflict | ||||
1991 | One Global Maternity Service Allowed in a 42 Day Period | ||||
1992 | Global Maternity Care paid | ||||
1994 | One delivery only including postpartum maternity service allowed in a 42 day period | ||||
1996 | Global maternity claim and global cognitive or lab service conflict | ||||
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | M97 | Not paid to practitioner when provided to patient in this place of service. Payment included in the reimbursement issued the facility. | 1836 | Technical component not allowed in this facility type. |
5535 | Non-covered service while inpatient | ||||
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | N19 | Procedure code incidental to primary procedure. | 1799 | Procedure is incidental (Status B) to another procedure on a history claim |
1797 | Procedure is incidental (Status B) to another procedure on the same claim | ||||
97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | N20 | Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date. | 5318 | Injection is part of aspiration |
5332 | Multiple nursing visits on the same date of service | ||||
5333 | Extended supportive maintenance/nurse visit conflict | ||||
5334 | Mulitple or mixed home health aide visits on the same day | ||||
5336 | Skilled nursing/supportive maintenance/home health aide conflict | ||||
CO 97 | The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. | N525 | These services are not covered when performed within the global period of another service. | 1969 | Services included in the global period |
CO 107 | The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this claim. | MA66 | Missing/incomplete/invalid principal procedure code. | 1933 | Anesthesia related or qualifying service not found |
107 | The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this claim. | N674 | Not covered unless a pre-requisite procedure/service has been provided. | 5545 | Invalid VFC vaccine and/or administration. Coordinating vaccine and admin codes must be submitted. |
108 | Rent/purchase guidelines were not met. | N370 | Billing exceeds the rental months covered/approved by the payer. | 5512 | Rental/Purchase guidelines not met |
CO 109 | Claim/service not covered by this payer/contractor. You must send the claim/service to the correct payer/contractor. | N418 | Misrouted claim. See the payer’s claim submission instructions. | 5532 | Service covered under Mental Health contract |
5533 | Service covered under Substance Use Disorder (SUD) contract | ||||
1935 | Member enrolled in Dental Managed Care Program | ||||
109 | Claim/service not covered by this payer/contractor. You must send the claim/service to the correct payer/contractor. | N747 | This is a misdirected claim/service. Submit the claim to the payer/plan where the patient resides. | 1965 | Service covered by Hospice agency |
1998 | Client is enrolled in HOME | ||||
1387 | Client is enrolled in a Medical Managed Care Plan | ||||
5558 | Client is enrolled in an Integrated Manage Care Plan | ||||
CO 110 | Billing date predates service date. | M52 | Missing/incomplete/invalid “from” date(s) of service. | 2034 | Date of service is after the date the claim was received. |
2035 | Billing date predates service date(s). | ||||
CO 119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. | M86 | Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame. | 1853 | Newborn care conflict |
1892 | Respite care – Exceeds limit of 1 per day | ||||
1893 | School District services – Exceeds limit of 1 per day | ||||
1894 | Day treatment habilitation services – Exceeds limit of 1 per day | ||||
1896 | Residential services – Exceeds limit of 1 per day | ||||
1939 | Limit One physician visit per day | ||||
5364 | Only one interim bill allowed per admission | ||||
1897 | Face mask – Exceeds limit of 2 per year | ||||
1899 | Sealant – Exceeds limit per tooth of 1 in 2 years | ||||
1900 | Sling – Exceeds limit of 1 per month | ||||
1901 | Risk assessment services – Exceeds limit of 2 per 10 months | ||||
1902 | Group pre/postnatal education – Exceeds limit or 8 per 12 months | ||||
1903 | Interim Caries – Exceeds limit of 1 in 180 days per tooth | ||||
1904 | Psychosocial counseling – Exceeds limit of 12 per 12 months | ||||
1905 | Pre/postnatal home visits – Exceeds limit of 6 per 12 months | ||||
5338 | Dental x-ray limit exceeded (Complete series/panoramic) | ||||
5339 | Dental x-ray limit exceeded (Bitewing/Complete Series) | ||||
5340 | Core buildup/pin retention -Exceeds per tooth limit of 1 per day | ||||
2069 | Exceeds dental limits for rolling years | ||||
2070 | Duplicate Dental procedure exceeds unit limit | ||||
119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. | M90 | Not covered more than once in a 12 month period. | 5330 | Preventative health exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per year |
5335 | Vision exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per year | ||||
1906 | Smoking cessation – Exceeds limit per year | ||||
119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. | N362 | The number of Days or Units of Service exceeds our acceptable maximum | 5055 | Unit limit exceeded. No prior authorization found for additional units. |
1878 | Exceeds orthodontia limits – IHS provider | ||||
1891 | Observation services – Exceeds limit of 1 per 48 hours | ||||
1927 | Excessive number of units submitted | ||||
1981 | Exceeds a limit per calendar year for this procedure | ||||
1982 | Respite care – Exceeds limit of 5 consecutive days | ||||
20160 | Procedure has unit limit per year | ||||
119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. | N435 | Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period without support documentation. | 5342 | Pregnancy ultrasound – Exceeds limit of 10 per 12 months |
119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. | N640 | Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period. | 1855 | HPV vaccine – Exceeds limit of 3 in a lifetime |
1856 | Cast post and core/crown buildup – Exceeds limit of 1 in 5 years | ||||
1835 | Depo Provera – Exceeds limit of once every 85 days | ||||
1857 | Hyaluronates – Exceeds limit of 6 units per knee every 180 days | ||||
1858 | Diabetes Education – Exceeds limit of 10 per 12 months | ||||
1859 | Implanon – Exceeds limit of 1 every 3 years | ||||
2071 | Newborn assessment – Exceeds limit of 1 per month | ||||
5327 | Home Health initial visit – Exceeds limit of 1 per admission | ||||
5328 | Home Health supplies – Exceeds allowable limit | ||||
1888 | Lithotripsy – Exceeds limit of 2 per 90 days | ||||
5323 | Team E&M – Exceeds limit of 1 per Calendar Month | ||||
5560 | IMD Psych exceeds 60 day limit | ||||
CO 133 | The disposition of this service line is pending further review. | 1384 | Account Code Assignment Failure | ||
CO 140 | Patient/Insured health identification number and name do not match | MA36 | Missing/incomplete/invalid patient name. | 2004 | Invalid Member name |
140 | Patient/Insured health identification number and name do not match | N382 | Missing/incomplete/invalid patient identifier. | 2058 | Invalid Member ID |
CO 146 | Diagnosis was invalid for the date(s) of service reported. | M76 | Missing/incomplete/invalid diagnosis or condition | 1110 | Diagnosis invalid for date of service |
CO 147 | Provider contracted/negotiated rate expired or not on file. | 5346 | LTAC rate not found | ||
CO 149 | Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached for this service/benefit category. | N117 | This service is paid only once in a patient’s lifetime. | 1960 | Procedure exceeds Lifetime Limit |
164 | Attachment/other documentation referenced on the claim was not received in a timely fashion. | N850 | Missing/incomplete/invalid narrative explaining/describing this service/treatment. | 1886 | Documentation not received timely for reported Attachment Control Number |
CO 170 | Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider. | N95 | This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service. | 5384 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to PT/SP/SSP restriction |
5365 | Radiology procedure limited to radiology specialty | ||||
1988 | Lab code limited to pathology specialty | ||||
1725 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to provider ID restriction | ||||
CO 171 | Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider in this type of facility. | N428 | Not covered when performed in this place of service. | 1977 | Non-covered Hospital Based Clinic revenue code |
CO 177 | Patient has not met the required eligibility requirements. | 2001 | Member is not eligible on service date – Attachment available | ||
181 | Procedure code was invalid on the date of service. | N56 | Procedure code billed is not correct/valid for the services billed or the date of service billed. | 1941 | Procedure code not valid for date(s) of service |
2053 | Invalid procedure code | ||||
1170 | Invalid surgical code for Date of Service | ||||
2008 | Invalid Rev code for date of service | ||||
CO 183 | The referring provider is not eligible to refer the service billed. | N574 | Our records indicate the ordering/referring provider is of a type/specialty that cannot order or refer. Please verify that the claim ordering/referring provider. | 5547 | Provider is not authorized to refer for Lab services |
CO 184 | The prescribing/ordering provider is not eligible to prescribe/order the service billed. | N767 | The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed. | 5312 | Ordering Provider not enrolled for date of service |
190 | Payment is included in the allowance for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) qualified stay. | N538 | A facility is responsible for payment to outside providers who furnish these services/supplies/drugs to its patients/residents. | 1971 | Services are covered in the ICF/ID per diem |
5529 | Service is included in flat rate payment to the nursing home where Member resides | ||||
CO 197 | Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment absent. | 1882 | Missing NCW/EPAS authorization for converted claim adjustment | ||
CO 198 | Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment exceeded. | N351 | Service date outside of the approved treatment plan service dates. | 1121 | Prior authorization Date mismatch |
198 | Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment exceeded. | N362 | The number of Days or Units of Service exceeds our acceptable maximum. | 1123 | No available units/amounts on prior authorization |
198 | Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment exceeded. | N435 | Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period without support documentation. | 5542 | Units exceed approve PA units for a psychiatric stay |
CO 199 | Revenue code and Procedure code do not match. | N657 | This should be billed with the appropriate code for these services. | 2012 | Incorrect billing of Rev Code with HCPCS |
CO 204 | This service/equipment/drug is not covered under the patient’s current benefit plan. | N428 | Not covered when performed in this place of service. | 1983 | Baby Your Baby (BYB) cannot be determined due to Benefit Plan Restrictions |
1723 | Unable to determine the Benefit Plan due to place of service restriction | ||||
CO 216 | Based on the findings of a review organization. | 5042 | Prior authorization manual pricing required for Legacy claim adjustment/resurrection | ||
1843 | Allowed amount is greater than the defined threshold | ||||
5043 | Miscellaneous code requires manual pricing – PA available | ||||
1885 | Procedure requires manual pricing – Attachment | ||||
1217 | Timely Filing – Attachment available | ||||
1921 | DJJS Medical Claim | ||||
216 | Based on the findings of a review organization. | 1332 | Unable to price for the date of service | ||
1940 | Charge Mode error | ||||
5370 | OIG Stop Payment | ||||
5556 | Bundled service with paid unbundled service. | ||||
216 | Based on the findings of a review organization. | N10 | Adjustment based on the findings of a review organization/professional consult/manual adjudication/medical advisor/dental advisor/peer review. | 1852 | DRG status is Suspend |
1873 | Diagnosis requires manual review – Attachment available | ||||
5525 | Modifier requires manual review – Attachment available | ||||
1947 | Procedure requires manual review – Attachment available | ||||
CO 234 | This procedure is not paid separately. | M14 | No 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. | 5317 | Injection/office visit conflict |
1890 | Therapeutic injection/office visit conflict | ||||
234 | This procedure is not paid separately. | N20 | Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date. | 1373 | Contrast material not paid separately for MRZ/MRI/CT procedure with contrast |
2068 | Contrast material not paid separately for MRZ/MRI/CT procedure without contrast | ||||
1798 | Mutually Exclusive to another procedure on a paid history claim | ||||
234 | This procedure is not paid separately. | N390 | This service/report cannot be billed separately. | 5354 | Services not paid when unbundled |
242 | Services not provided by network/primary care providers. | N767 | The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed. | 5320 | Servicing provider not enrolled on date of service |
CO 251 | The attachment/other documentation that was received was the incorrect attachment/document. The expected attachment/document is still missing. | N28 | Consent form requirements not fulfilled. | 1884 | Invalid sterilization consent date |
CO 252 | An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. | M23 | Missing Invoice. | 1948 | Manual pricing – No attachment |
252 | An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. | M127 | Missing patient medical record for this service. | 1887 | POA DX for a DRG Claim requires medical review – No Attachment |
252 | An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. | N26 | Missing itemized bill/statement. | 1867 | DME Manual pricing – No attachment |
252 | An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. | N28 | Consent form requirements not fulfilled. | 2096 | Missing Wheelchair Final Eval Form Date |
5051 | Missing sterilization consent form | ||||
5052 | Missing consent to abortion form | ||||
5053 | Missing hospital surgical consent form | ||||
252 | An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. | N706 | Missing documentation. | 1874 | Diagnosis requires manual review – No Attachment |
1875 | Procedure requires manual review – No Attachment | ||||
1924 | Modifier requires manual review – No attachment | ||||
1973 | Documentation required for Emergency Services Program for Non- Citizens – No attachment | ||||
CO 258 | Claim/service not covered when patient is in custody/incarcerated. Applicable federal, state or local authority may cover the claim/service. | N30 | Patient ineligible for this service. | 1928 | Services not covered while institutionalized – Inpatient services only |
CO 267 | Claim/service spans multiple months. | N74 | Resubmit with multiple claims, each claim covering services provided in only one calendar month. | 2033 | Nursing Home claim spans multiple months. |
272 | Coverage/program guidelines were not met. | N20 | Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date. | 1837 | Invalid procedure code combination. |
CO 273 | Coverage/program guidelines were exceeded. | N640 | Exceeds number/frequency approved/allowed within time period. | 5507 | Crown – Exceeds limit of 1 crown per tooth. |
CO 282 | The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the type of bill. | MA30 | Missing/incomplete/invalid type of bill. | 1979 | Invalid revenue or HCPCS code for ESRD |
284 | Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the billed services. | M62 | Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code. | 5047 | Missing/invalid GASSP prior authorization |
5048 | Invalid prior authorization (CMC, JJS, MRB) | ||||
5543 | Invalid/missing prior authorization for an Inpatient psychiatric services | ||||
296 | Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the provider. | MA130 | Your 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. | 1122 | Prior authorization Provider mismatch |
CO 299 | The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed. | N767 | The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member’s Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed. | 5313 | Provider was voluntarily terminated |
5314 | Provider is deceased | ||||
CO 299 | The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed. | N831 | You have not responded to requests to revalidate your provider/supplier enrollment information. | 1369 | Provider Enrollment Stop Payment |
A1 | Claim/Service denied. | MA31 | Missing/incomplete/invalid beginning and ending dates of the period billed. | 1956 | End date of service is outside the range of the OCE editor (OCE edit 0024) |
A1 | Claim/Service denied. | MA133 | Claim overlaps inpatient stay. Rebill only those services rendered outside the inpatient stay. | 5358 | Crossover claim Inpatient/Outpatient overlap |
A1 | Claim/Service denied. | N47 | Claim conflicts with another inpatient stay. | 5348 | Outpatient services 3 days prior to admit are part of DRG payment |
A1 | Claim/Service denied. | N65 | Procedure code or procedure rate count cannot be determined, or was not on file, for the date of service/provider. | 5366 | Unable to price Outpatient claim |
A8 | Ungroupable DRG | 1380 | DRG not on file | ||
A8 | Ungroupable DRG | 1986 | Date of service is after expiration date of current grouper tape | ||
A8 | Ungroupable DRG | N647 | Adjusted based on diagnosis-related group (DRG). | 1848 | DRG claim has maternity diagnosis and nursery charges |
B1 | Non-covered visits. | N113 | Only one initial visit is covered per physician, group practice or provider. | 5331 | Initial dental exam – Exceeds limit of 1 per lifetime |
B7 | This provider was not certified/eligible to be paid for this procedure/service on this date of service. | N95 | This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service. | 1838 | Invalid Claim Type for Hospice. |
B7 | This provider was not certified/eligible to be paid for this procedure/service on this date of service. | N570 | Missing/incomplete/invalid credentialing data. | 20159 | Provider ineligible on date of service |
5546 | Service is limited to specific providers | ||||
B9 | Patient is enrolled in a Hospice. | 1966 | Hospice Conflict to Hospital claim or Professional invoice | ||
B13 | Previously paid. Payment for this claim/service may have been provided in a previous payment. | M86 | Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame. | 1907 | Admission date conflict |
1920 | Possible duplicate – Crossover claim vs Medicaid FFS claim | ||||
1227 | Possible duplicate | ||||
5343 | Possible claim conflict | ||||
1908 | Nursing home to Inpatient possible claim conflict | ||||
5337 | Physician visit – Exceeds limit of 1 per day | ||||
B15 | This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated. | M51 | Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s). | 1945 | Missing procedure codes for RHC/FQHC encounter |
B15 | This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated. | N122 | Add-on code cannot be billed by itself. | 2014 | Claim lacks required primary code (OCE Edit) |
B16 | New Patient’ qualifications were not met. | M86 | Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame. | 5355 | Not a new patient. Cognitive service within 3 years |
B16 | New Patient’ qualifications were not met. | N113 | Only one initial visit is covered per physician, group practice or provider. | 5368 | Not new patient. Same specialty in group |
B20 | Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider. | 1844 | Service performed by co-surgeons | ||
1839 | Service possibly performed by co-surgeons | ||||
B20 | Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider. | M86 | Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame. | 5508 | Pediatric/Neonatal critical care claim conflict – different provider |
B20 | Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider. | N538 | A facility is responsible for payment to outside providers who furnish these services/supplies/drugs to its patients/residents. | 5324 | Duplicate ancillary services performed in a Nursing Home |