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CARC Code Reference

CARC 70: Cost outlier - Adjustment to compensate for additional costs.

Cost outlier - Adjustment to compensate for additional costs.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Contractual Adjustment
Risk level Medium
Appealable Rarely

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