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MA85 - Denial Journal
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MA85

What This Code Means

Our records indicate a primary payer exists; the provider did not complete or enter accurately the insurance plan/group/program name or ID number. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 08/01/2004). See: MA92.

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.

More Denial Codes to Check

CARC CO-20 This injury/illness is covered by the liability carrier RARC MA83 RARC MA87 RARC MA48 RARC MA88 RARC N36 CARC CO-109 Claim not covered by this payer/contractor — send to correct payer RARC MA04 Secondary payment cannot be considered without primary payer's identity/payment info CARC CO-19 Work-related injury/illness — liability of the Workers' Compensation carrier CARC OA-23 Impact of prior payer(s) adjudication including payments and/or adjustments RARC MA17

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

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