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PR-2 - Denial Journal
CARC PR — Patient Responsibility

PR-2

Coinsurance amount

What This Code Means

The amount applied is the patient’s coinsurance — their percentage share of the allowed amount after the deductible is met.

Common Causes

  • Standard plan cost-sharing structure
  • Coinsurance percentage varies by service type or network status

How to Resolve or Appeal

  1. Confirm the coinsurance percentage matches the patient's plan summary
  2. Bill the patient their coinsurance share
  3. Flag repeated high coinsurance balances for the patient's own review with their plan

Educational reference only — not medical or legal advice. Always confirm code usage and appeal rights with the specific payer.

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