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CARC Code Reference

CARC P14: The Benefit for this Service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has been performed on the same day. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present. To be used for Property and Casualty only.

The Benefit for this Service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has been performed on the same day. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present. To be used for Property and Casualty only.

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 P14 on the 835 electronic remittance. These are the RARCs seen most often with this CARC.

RARCMeaning
M2 Not paid separately when the patient is an inpatient.
M15 Separately billed services/tests have been bundled as they are considered components of the same procedure. Separate payment is not allowed.
M75 Multiple automated multichannel tests performed on the same day combined for payment.
M80 Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.
M86 Service denied because payment already made for same/similar procedure within set time frame.
M97 Not paid to practitioner when provided to patient in this place of service. Payment included in the reimbursement issued the facility.
M144 Pre-/post-operative care payment is included in the allowance for the surgery/procedure.
N19 Procedure code incidental to primary procedure.

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