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CARC Code Reference

CARC 243: Services not authorized by network/primary care providers.

Services not authorized by network/primary care providers.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Referral/Network
Risk level Medium
Appealable Review Required

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 243 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
M115 This item is denied when provided to this patient by a non-contract or non-demonstration supplier.
N95 This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service.
N130 Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for information about restrictions for this service.
N450 Covered only when performed by the primary treating physician or the designee.
N630 Referral not authorized by attending physician).
N767 The Medicaid state requires provider to be enrolled in the member's Medicaid state program prior to any claim benefits being processed.

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