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CARC
CO-165
CARC
Authorization
Quick Facts
Code
CO-165
Type
CARC
Category
Authorization
Status
Deactivated (historical)
What Does This Code Mean?
Referral absent or exceeded. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 05/01/2018).
Recommended Next Steps
- 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.
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