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CO-38

CARC Authorization
Quick Facts
Code
CO-38
Type
CARC
Category
Authorization
Status
Deactivated (historical)

What Does This Code Mean?

Services not provided or authorized by designated (network/primary care) providers. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 01/01/2013).

Recommended Next Steps

  1. This is a historical/deactivated code — no longer used on current claims. If seen on an old remittance, refer to the replacement code noted above where available.

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CARC CO-284 CARC CO-288 RARC M91 CARC CO-P16 RARC M130 CARC PI-B7 CARC CO-197 CARC CO-15 RARC MA120 RARC M60 RARC M141 CARC CO-165 CARC CO-B23

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

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