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RARC Code Reference

RARC N122: Add-on code cannot be billed by itself.

Add-on code cannot be billed by itself.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Bundling

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like N122 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC N122 is most often paired with.

CARCMeaning
97 The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
107 The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this claim. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
234 This procedure is not paid separately. 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.)
B15 This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.

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