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CO-D6 - Denial Journal
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CARC

CO-D6

CARC Documentation
Quick Facts
Code
CO-D6
Type
CARC
Category
Documentation
Status
Deactivated (historical)

What Does This Code Mean?

Claim/service denied. Claim did not include patient’s medical record for the service. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 10/16/2003). See: 16.

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.

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

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