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RARC Code Reference

RARC N386: This decision was based on a National Coverage Determination (NCD). An NCD provides a coverage determination as to whether a particular item or service is covered. Visit CMS.gov and search for Medicare Coverage Database to find a copy of the policy.

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

This decision was based on a National Coverage Determination (NCD). An NCD provides a coverage determination as to whether a particular item or service is covered. Visit CMS.gov and search for Medicare Coverage Database to find a copy of the policy.

Code type RARC (Remark)
Category Coding

Common CARC pairings

RARCs like N386 ride alongside CARCs on the 835 electronic remittance advice. These are the CARC denials RARC N386 is most often paired with.

CARCMeaning
4 The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier used. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
11 The diagnosis is inconsistent with the procedure. 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.
58 Treatment was deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or invalid place of service. 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.
119 Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.
149 Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached for this service/benefit category.
151 Payment adjusted because the payer deems the information submitted does not support this many/frequency of services.

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