The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider type/specialty (taxonomy). Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Group code
CO, PI or PR
Category
Billing
Risk level
High
Appealable
Yes
Common RARC pairings
RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 8 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.
| RARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| N95 | This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service. |
| N822 | Missing procedure modifier(s). |
| N823 | Incomplete/Invalid Procedure modifier(s). |
| N684 | Payment denied as this is a specialty claim submitted as a general claim. |
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