This does not qualify for payment under Part B when Part A coverage is exhausted or not otherwise available.
Code type
RARC (Remark)
Category
Non-Covered Service
Common CARC pairings
RARCs like M28 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC M28 is most often paired with.
| CARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |
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