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CARC Code Reference

CARC 119: Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.

Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Benefit Maximum/Limitation
Risk level High
Appealable Rarely

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 119 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
M7 No rental payments after the item is purchased, returned or after the total of issued rental payments equals the purchase price.
M80 Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.
M83 Service is not covered unless the patient is classified as at high risk.
M86 Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.
M89 Not covered more than once under age 40.
M90 Not covered more than once in a 12 month period.
M139 Denied services exceed the coverage limit for the demonstration.
N45 Payment based on authorized amount.

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