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RARC Code Reference

RARC N129: Not eligible due to the patient's age.

By Mindy Corbett, CSPO, CPC, CPB, CPPM  ·  Last updated: August 2026

Not eligible due to the patient's age.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Coding

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like N129 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC N129 is most often paired with.

CARCMeaning
6 The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the patient's age. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
9 The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's age. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
32 Our records indicate the patient is not an eligible dependent.
49 This is a non-covered service because it is a routine/preventive exam or a diagnostic/screening procedure done in conjunction with a routine/preventive exam. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
50 These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a 'medical necessity' by the payer. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
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.
204 This service/equipment/drug is not covered under the patient's current benefit plan.
269 Anesthesia not covered for this service/procedure. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.

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