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CARC Code Reference

CARC 299: The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.

The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Credentialing/Enrollment
Risk level High
Appealable Yes

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 299 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
M97 Not paid to practitioner when provided to patient in this place of service. Payment included in the reimbursement issued the facility.
M115 This item is denied when provided to this patient by a non-contract or non-demonstration supplier.
M134 Performed by a facility/supplier in which the provider has a financial interest.
MA12 You have not established that you have the right under the law to bill for services furnished by the person(s) that furnished this (these) service(s).
MA47 Our records show you have opted out of Medicare, agreeing with the patient not to bill Medicare for services/tests/supplies furnished. As result, we cannot pay this claim. The patient is responsible for payment.
MA56 Our records show you have opted out of Medicare, agreeing with the patient not to bill Medicare for services/tests/supplies furnished. As result, we cannot pay this claim. The patient is responsible for payment, but under Federal law, you cannot charge the patient more than the limiting charge amount.
MA57 Patient submitted written request to revoke his/her election for religious non-medical health care services.
MA123 Your center was not selected to participate in this study, therefore, we cannot pay for these services.

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