OA-271
What This Code Means
Prior contractual reductions related to a current periodic payment as part of a contractual payment schedule when deferred amounts have been previously reported.
Common Causes
- Requested documentation not submitted with the original claim
- Documentation sent but not received by the payer
- Wrong document type sent
How to Resolve or Appeal
- Confirm exactly what documentation the payer needs
- Submit it through the payer's preferred channel and confirm receipt
- Resubmit or request reprocessing once documentation is on file
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