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CO-283 - Denial Journal
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CO-283

Attending provider is not eligible to provide direction of care

What This Code Means

The payer’s records show the attending provider isn’t eligible to direct care in this context.

Common Causes

  • Attending provider not properly enrolled for this role with the payer
  • Wrong provider listed as attending

How to Resolve or Appeal

  1. Verify the correct attending provider and their enrollment status
  2. Correct and resubmit

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

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