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CARC Code Reference

CARC 201: Patient is responsible for amount of this claim/service through 'set aside arrangement' or other agreement. (Use only with Group Code PR). At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)

Patient is responsible for amount of this claim/service through 'set aside arrangement' or other agreement. (Use only with Group Code PR). At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)

Group code PR
Category Benefit Maximum/Limitation
Risk level Medium
Appealable Review Required

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 201 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N722 Patient must use Workers' Compensation Set-Aside (WCSA) funds to pay for the medical service or item.
N723 Patient must use Liability set-aside (LSA) funds to pay for the medical service or item.
N724 Patient must use No-Fault set-aside (NFSA) funds to pay for the medical service or item.
N897 Missing/incomplete/invalid proof of member payment.

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