MA98
What This Code Means
Claim Rejected. Does not contain the correct Medicare Managed Care Demonstration contract number. This code was deactivated by X12 (as of 10/16/2003). See: MA97.
How to Resolve or Appeal
- 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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