Time frame requirements between this service/procedure/supply and a related service/procedure/supply have not been met.
Code type
RARC (Remark)
Category
Non-Covered Service
Common CARC pairings
RARC N357 appears with a Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) on the 835 electronic remittance advice and gives more detail about the adjustment. These are the CARCs most often paired with RARC N357.
| CARC | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. |
| 204 | This service/equipment/drug is not covered under the patient's current benefit plan. |
| 272 | Coverage/program guidelines were not met. |
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