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CARC Code Reference

CARC 35: Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached.

Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Benefit Maximum/Limitation
Risk level Medium
Appealable No

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 35 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N117 This service is paid only once in a patient's lifetime.
N370 Billing exceeds the rental months covered/approved by the payer.
N587 Policy benefits have been exhausted.

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