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.
| RARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| N658 | The billed service(s) are not considered medical expenses. |
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