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CARC Code Reference

CARC 158: Service/procedure was provided outside of the United States.

Service/procedure was provided outside of the United States.

Group code PR
Category Non-Covered Service
Risk level Medium
Appealable No

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 158 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N176 Services provided aboard a ship are covered only when the ship is of United States registry and is in United States waters. In addition, a doctor licensed to practice in the United States must provide the service.
N418 Misrouted claim. See the payer's claim submission instructions.

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