Allowed amount has been reduced because a component of the basic procedure/test was paid. The beneficiary is not liable for more than the charge limit for the basic procedure/test.
Group code
CO, PI or PR
Category
Bundling
Risk level
Medium
Appealable
Rarely
Common RARC pairings
RARCs (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) provide the specific reason detail alongside CARC B10 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.
| RARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| M144 | Pre-/post-operative care payment is included in the allowance for the surgery/procedure. |
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