Medical record does not support code billed per the code definition.
Code type
RARC (Remark)
Category
Missing Info
Common CARC pairings
RARCs like N163 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC N163 is most often paired with.
| CARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 150 | Payer deems the information submitted does not support this level of service. |
| 250 | The attachment/other documentation that was received was the incorrect attachment/document. The expected attachment/document is still missing. 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). |
| P30 | Payment denied for exacerbation when supporting documentation was not complete. To be used for Property and Casualty only. |
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