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M36

RARC General
Quick Facts
Code
M36
Type
RARC
Category
General
Status
Active

What Does This Code Mean?

This is the 11th rental month. We cannot pay for this until the provider indicate that the patient has been given the option of changing the rental to a purchase.

Common Causes

  • Payer-specific processing rule or historical/administrative code
  • May require payer contact for full context

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Review the payer's specific policy referenced by this code
  2. Contact the payer's provider services line if the reason isn't clear from the remittance

More Denial Codes to Check

CARC CO-268 CARC CO-A2 CARC CO-132 CARC CO-82 CARC CO-125 RARC MA123 CARC CO-244 CARC CO-108 CARC CO-264 CARC CO-156 CARC CO-117

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

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