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CARC Code Reference

CARC 284: Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the billed services.

Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the billed services.

Group code CO or PI
Category Prior Authorization
Risk level Critical
Appealable Yes

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 284 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
M62 Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code.
MA130 Your claim contains incomplete and/or invalid information, and no appeal rights are afforded because the claim is unprocessable. Please submit a new claim with the complete/correct information.
N517 Resubmit a new claim with the requested information.
N752 Missing/incomplete/invalid HIPPS Treatment Authorization Code (TAC).

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