The number of modalities performed per session exceeds our acceptable maximum.
Code type
RARC (Remark)
Category
Non-Covered Service
Common CARC pairings
RARC N853 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 N853.
| 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. |
| 119 | Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached. |
| 151 | Payment adjusted because the payer deems the information submitted does not support this many/frequency of services. |
| 222 | Exceeds the contracted maximum number of hours/days/units by this provider for this period. This is not patient specific. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present. |
| 256 | Service not payable per managed care contract. |
| 273 | Coverage/program guidelines were exceeded. |
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