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RARC Code Reference

RARC N194: Technical component not paid if provider does not own the equipment used.

Technical component not paid if provider does not own the equipment used.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Non-Covered Service

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like N194 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC N194 is most often paired with.

CARCMeaning
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.

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