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CARC Code Reference

CARC P17: Referral not authorized by attending physician per regulatory requirement. To be used for Property and Casualty only.

Referral not authorized by attending physician per regulatory requirement. To be used for Property and Casualty only.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Referral/Network
Risk level Medium
Appealable Review Required

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