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RARC M62: Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code.

Missing/incomplete/invalid treatment authorization code.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Missing Info

Common CARC pairings

RARC M62 appears with a Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) on the 835 electronic remittance advice and gives more detail about the adjustment. These are the CARCs most often paired with RARC M62.

CARCMeaning
16 Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s). Usage: Do not use this code for claims attachment(s)/other documentation. 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.) Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
198 Precertification/notification/authorization/pre-treatment exceeded.
284 Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the billed services.
296 Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment number may be valid but does not apply to the provider.
197 Precertification/authorization/notification/pre-treatment absent.

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