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CARC Code Reference

CARC 280: Claim received by the medical plan, but benefits not available under this plan. Submit these services to the patient's Pharmacy plan for further consideration.

Claim received by the medical plan, but benefits not available under this plan. Submit these services to the patient's Pharmacy plan for further consideration.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Benefit Maximum/Limitation
Risk level Medium
Appealable Review Required

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 280 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N130 Consult plan benefit documents/guidelines for information about restrictions for this service.
N658 The billed service(s) are not considered medical expenses.
N751 Adjusted because the patient is covered under a Medicare Part D plan.
N773 Drug supplied not obtained from specialty vendor.

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