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CARC Code Reference

CARC B1: Non-covered visits.

Non-covered visits.

Group code CO, PI or PR
Category Non-Covered Service
Risk level Medium
Appealable No

Common RARC pairings

RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC B1 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
N20 Service not payable with other service rendered on the same date.
N30 Patient ineligible for this service.
N113 Only one initial visit is covered per physician, group practice or provider.
N525 These services are not covered when performed within the global period of another service.
N628 Out-patient follow up visits on the same date of service as a scheduled test or treatment is disallowed.
N734 The patient is eligible for these medical services only when unable to work or perform normal activities due to an illness or injury.
N912 Our records indicate that this beneficiary did not elect hospice.

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