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CARC Code Reference

CARC 249: This claim has been identified as a readmission. (Use only with Group Code CO)

This claim has been identified as a readmission. (Use only with Group Code CO)

Group code CO
Category Plan Provision
Risk level High
Appealable Yes

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 249 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N561 The bundled claim originally submitted for this episode of care includes related readmissions. You may resubmit the original claim to receive a corrected payment based on this readmission.

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