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CARC Code Reference

CARC 212: Administrative surcharges are not covered.

Administrative surcharges are not covered.

Group code CO, PI or 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 212 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N658 The billed service(s) are not considered medical expenses.

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