RARC N95: This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service.

This provider type/provider specialty may not bill this service.

Common CARC pairings

RARC N95 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 N95.

CARC	Meaning
8	The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider type/specialty (taxonomy). 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.
170	Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
185	The rendering provider is not eligible to perform the service billed. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
242	Services not provided by network/primary care providers.
243	Services not authorized by network/primary care providers.
256	Service not payable per managed care contract.
299	The billing provider is not eligible to receive payment for the service billed.