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CARC & RARC Denial Code Lookup – Denial Journal

CARC & RARC Denial Code Lookup

Find the reason behind a claim denial, adjustment, or payment issue — and quickly understand what the code means and what to review next.

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Authorization 42 codes Coding/Modifier 175 codes Coordination of Benefits 20 codes Documentation 24 codes Duplicate/Timely Filing 4 codes Eligibility 30 codes General 364 codes Informational Alert 45 codes Medical Necessity 18 codes Non-Covered 46 codes

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CARC A1 Claim/service denied — generic code, use only when no more specific code applies Coding/Modifier → CARC B15 Qualifying service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated Coding/Modifier → CARC B16 'New patient' qualifications were not met Coding/Modifier → CARC B7 Provider not certified/eligible to be paid for this procedure/service on this date Authorization → CARC B9 Patient is enrolled in a Hospice Eligibility → CARC CO-10 Diagnosis inconsistent with the patient's gender Coding/Modifier → CARC CO-100 Eligibility → CARC CO-101 General → CARC CO-102 General → CARC CO-103 General → CARC CO-104 General → CARC CO-105 General → CARC CO-106 General → CARC CO-107 General →

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