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Claim Adjustment Reason Codes - Deactivated

Claim adjustment reason codes communicate an adjustment, meaning that they must communicate why a claim or service line was paid differently than it was billed. If there is no adjustment to a claim/line, then there is no adjustment reason code.

17Requested information was not provided or was insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject Reason Code.)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/21/2008 | Stop: 07/01/2009
25Payment denied. Your Stop loss deductible has not been met.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 04/01/2008
28Coverage not in effect at the time the service was provided.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Redundant to codes 26&27.
30Payment adjusted because the patient has not met the required eligibility, spend down, waiting, or residency requirements.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 02/01/2006
36Balance does not exceed co-payment amount.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
37Balance does not exceed deductible.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
41Discount agreed to in Preferred Provider contract.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
42Charges exceed our fee schedule or maximum allowable amount. (Use CARC 45)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 10/31/2006 | Stop: 06/01/2007
43Gramm-Rudman reduction.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 07/01/2006
46This (these) service(s) is (are) not covered.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 96.
47This (these) diagnosis(es) is (are) not covered, missing, or are invalid.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 02/01/2006
48This (these) procedure(s) is (are) not covered.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 96.
52The referring/prescribing/rendering provider is not eligible to refer/prescribe/order/perform the service billed.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 02/01/2006
57Payment denied/reduced because the payer deems the information submitted does not support this level of service, this many services, this length of service, this dosage, or this day's supply.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Split into codes 150, 151, 152, 153 and 154.
62Payment denied/reduced for absence of, or exceeded, pre-certification/authorization.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 10/31/2006 | Stop: 04/01/2007
63Correction to a prior claim.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
64Denial reversed per Medical Review.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
65Procedure code was incorrect. This payment reflects the correct code.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
67Lifetime reserve days. (Handled in QTY, QTY01=LA)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
68DRG weight. (Handled in CLP12)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
71Primary Payer amount.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2000
Notes: Use code 23.
72Coinsurance day. (Handled in QTY, QTY01=CD)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
73Administrative days.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
77Covered days. (Handled in QTY, QTY01=CA)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
79Cost Report days. (Handled in MIA15)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
80Outlier days. (Handled in QTY, QTY01=OU)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
81Discharges.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
82PIP days.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
83Total visits.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
84Capital Adjustment. (Handled in MIA)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
86Statutory Adjustment.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Duplicative of code 45.
88Adjustment amount represents collection against receivable created in prior overpayment.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
92Claim Paid in full.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
93No Claim level Adjustments.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: As of 004010, CAS at the claim level is optional.
98The hospital must file the Medicare claim for this inpatient non-physician service.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
99Medicare Secondary Payer Adjustment Amount.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
113Payment denied because service/procedure was provided outside the United States or as a result of war.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 02/28/2001 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use Codes 157, 158 or 159.
120Patient is covered by a managed care plan.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 24.
123Payer refund due to overpayment.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Refer to implementation guide for proper handling of reversals.
124Payer refund amount - not our patient.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 06/30/1999 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Refer to implementation guide for proper handling of reversals.
126Deductible -- Major Medical
Start: 02/28/1997 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007 | Stop: 04/01/2008
Notes: Use Group Code PR and code 1.
127Coinsurance -- Major Medical
Start: 02/28/1997 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007 | Stop: 04/01/2008
Notes: Use Group Code PR and code 2.
145Premium payment withholding
Start: 06/30/2002 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007 | Stop: 04/01/2008
Notes: Use Group Code CO and code 45.
156Flexible spending account payments. Note: Use code 187.
Start: 09/30/2003 | Last Modified: 01/25/2009 | Stop: 10/01/2009
196Claim/service denied based on prior payer's coverage determination.
Start: 06/30/2006 | Stop: 02/01/2007
Notes: Use code 136.
A2Contractual adjustment.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 02/28/2007 | Stop: 01/01/2008
Notes: Use Code 45 with Group Code 'CO' or use another appropriate specific adjustment code.
A3Medicare Secondary Payer liability met.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
A4Medicare Claim PPS Capital Day Outlier Amount.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007 | Stop: 04/01/2008
B2Covered visits.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
B3Covered charges.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
B6This payment is adjusted when performed/billed by this type of provider, by this type of provider in this type of facility, or by a provider of this specialty.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 02/01/2006
B17Payment adjusted because this service was not prescribed by a physician, not prescribed prior to delivery, the prescription is incomplete, or the prescription is not current.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 02/01/2006
B18This procedure code and modifier were invalid on the date of service.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/21/2008 | Stop: 03/01/2009
B19Claim/service adjusted because of the finding of a Review Organization.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
B21The charges were reduced because the service/care was partially furnished by another physician.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
D1Claim/service denied. Level of subluxation is missing or inadequate.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D2Claim lacks the name, strength, or dosage of the drug furnished.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D3Claim/service denied because information to indicate if the patient owns the equipment that requires the part or supply was missing.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D4Claim/service does not indicate the period of time for which this will be needed.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D5Claim/service denied. Claim lacks individual lab codes included in the test.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D6Claim/service denied. Claim did not include patient's medical record for the service.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D7Claim/service denied. Claim lacks date of patient's most recent physician visit.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D8Claim/service denied. Claim lacks indicator that 'x-ray is available for review.'
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D9Claim/service denied. Claim lacks invoice or statement certifying the actual cost of the lens, less discounts or the type of intraocular lens used.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 16 and remark codes if necessary.
D10Claim/service denied. Completed physician financial relationship form not on file.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D11Claim lacks completed pacemaker registration form.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D12Claim/service denied. Claim does not identify who performed the purchased diagnostic test or the amount you were charged for the test.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D13Claim/service denied. Performed by a facility/supplier in which the ordering/referring physician has a financial interest.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D14Claim lacks indication that plan of treatment is on file.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D15Claim lacks indication that service was supervised or evaluated by a physician.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 10/16/2003
Notes: Use code 17.
D16Claim lacks prior payer payment information.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code [N4].
D17Claim/Service has invalid non-covered days.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code.
D18Claim/Service has missing diagnosis information.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code.
D19Claim/Service lacks Physician/Operative or other supporting documentation
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code.
D20Claim/Service missing service/product information.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
Notes: Use code 16 with appropriate claim payment remark code.
D21This (these) diagnosis(es) is (are) missing or are invalid
Start: 01/01/1995 | Stop: 06/30/2007
D22Reimbursement was adjusted for the reasons to be provided in separate correspondence. (Note: To be used for Workers' Compensation only) - Temporary code to be added for timeframe only until 01/01/2009. Another code to be established and/or for 06/2008 meeting for a revised code to replace or strategy to use another existing code
Start: 01/27/2008 | Stop: 01/01/2009
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