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M140 - Denial Journal
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M140

What This Code Means

Service not covered until after the patient’s 50th birthday. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 01/30/2004). See: M82.

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.

More Denial Codes to Check

RARC MA13 Alert: possible penalties for billing the patient amounts not reported with the PR group code CARC CO-53 CARC PR-2 Coinsurance amount CARC CO-54 Multiple physicians/assistants are not covered in this case RARC M80 RARC M117 RARC M89 CARC CO-24 Charges covered under a capitation agreement/managed care plan CARC CO-96 Non-covered charge(s) CARC CO-B1

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

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