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CARC
CO-210
CARC
Duplicate/Timely Filing
Quick Facts
Code
CO-210
Type
CARC
Category
Duplicate/Timely Filing
Status
Active
What Does This Code Mean?
Payment adjusted because pre-certification/authorization not received in a timely fashion
Common Causes
- Claim resubmitted before the original finished processing
- Claim held internally past the payer's filing deadline
Recommended Next Steps
- Check the original claim's status before resubmitting
- If a genuine duplicate, no further action is needed
- If filed late, gather proof of timely submission and file a timely-filing appeal
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