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RARC

M37

RARC Non-Covered
Quick Facts
Code
M37
Type
RARC
Category
Non-Covered
Status
Active

What Does This Code Mean?

Not covered when the patient is under age 35.

Common Causes

  • Service falls under a specific plan exclusion
  • Benefit maximum or occurrence limit already reached
  • Wrong plan or benefit category billed

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Confirm the specific exclusion or limit that applies with the payer
  2. Check for secondary coverage that may pick up the balance
  3. Bill the patient per financial policy if the exclusion is confirmed accurate

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

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