Remittance Advice Remark Codes FAQ

Remittance Advice Remark Codes are used to convey information about remittance processing or to provide a supplemental explanation for an adjustment already described by a Claim Adjustment Reason Code. Each Remittance Advice Remark Code identifies a specific message as shown in the Remittance Advice Remark Code List.

• What do the Start, Last Modified, and Stop dates mean?
• Where are they used?
• Who maintains the list?
• What is the maintenance process?
• Are there guidelines for new codes?
• Isn't this a Medicare-Only List?
• When are they effective?
• How do I request a change?
• How do I monitor my change request?