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CARC Code Reference

CARC 287: Referral exceeded.

Referral exceeded.

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 287 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N45 Payment based on authorized amount.

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