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OA-255 - Denial Journal
CARC OA — Other Adjustment

OA-255

What This Code Means

The disposition of the related Property & Casualty claim (injury or illness) is pending due to litigation. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 07/01/2014). See: P11.

How to Resolve or Appeal

  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.

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

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