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CO-147 - Denial Journal
CARC CO — Contractual Obligation

CO-147

Provider contracted/negotiated rate expired or not on file

What This Code Means

The payer doesn’t have a current contracted rate on file for this provider for the billed service.

Common Causes

  • Contract renewal not processed before the date of service
  • Provider recently joined the network and rates aren't loaded yet

How to Resolve or Appeal

  1. Confirm current contract status and effective dates with the payer's contracting department
  2. Resubmit once the rate is loaded, or appeal citing the executed contract date

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

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