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CARC Code Reference

CARC 95: Plan procedures not followed.

Plan procedures not followed.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Plan Provision
Risk level Medium
Appealable Review Required

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC 95 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N33 No record of health check prior to initiation of treatment.
N79 Service billed is not compatible with patient location information.
N182 This claim/service must be billed according to the schedule for this plan.
N385 Notification of admission was not timely according to published plan procedures.
N584 Not covered based on the insured's noncompliance with policy or statutory conditions.
N593 Not covered based on failure to attend a scheduled Independent Medical Exam (IME).
N594 Records reflect the injured party did not complete an Application for Benefits for this loss.
N595 Records reflect the injured party did not complete an Assignment of Benefits for this loss.

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