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CO-42 - Denial Journal
CARC

CO-42

What This Code Means

Charges exceed our fee schedule or maximum allowable amount. (Use CARC 45). This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 06/01/2007). See: 45.

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.

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

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