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RARC Code Reference

RARC MA50: Missing/incomplete/invalid Investigational Device Exemption number or Clinical Trial number.

Missing/incomplete/invalid Investigational Device Exemption number or Clinical Trial number.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Missing Info

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like MA50 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC MA50 is most often paired with.

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.

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