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B9 Denial Code — Patient is enrolled in a Hospice – Denial Journal
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CARC

B9

CARC Eligibility
Quick Facts
Code
B9
Type
CARC
Category
Eligibility
Status
Active

Patient is enrolled in a Hospice

What Does This Code Mean?

The patient’s hospice enrollment affects coverage for this claim; certain services are bundled into the hospice benefit.

Common Causes

  • Service falls under the hospice benefit and isn't separately payable
  • Hospice enrollment status not checked before billing

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Confirm hospice enrollment status and dates for the patient
  2. Bill through the hospice provider if the service is bundled, or confirm it qualifies as unrelated to the terminal diagnosis

More Denial Codes to Check

CARC CO-31 CARC CO-13 CARC CO-184 CARC CO-178 CARC CO-33 CARC CO-177 CARC CO-26 CARC CO-141 RARC M138 RARC MA86 CARC CO-27 CARC CO-28

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

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