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CARC Code Reference

CARC 276: Services denied by the prior payer(s) are not covered by this payer.

Services denied by the prior payer(s) are not covered by this payer.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Coordination of Benefits
Risk level High
Appealable Review Required

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 276 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N536 We are not changing the prior payer's determination of patient responsibility, which you may collect, as this service is not covered by us.

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