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RARC Code Reference

RARC M115: This item is denied when provided to this patient by a non-contract or non-demonstration supplier.

This item is denied when provided to this patient by a non-contract or non-demonstration supplier.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Non-Covered Service

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like M115 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC M115 is most often paired with.

CARCMeaning
96 Non-covered charge(s). At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.) Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
184 The prescribing/ordering provider is not eligible to prescribe/order the service billed. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
242 Services not provided by network/primary care providers.
243 Services not authorized by network/primary care providers.
283 Attending provider is not eligible to provide direction of care.
299 The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.

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