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N286 Denial Code — Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider primary identifier – Denial Journal
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N286

RARC Coding/Modifier
Quick Facts
Code
N286
Type
RARC
Category
Coding/Modifier
Status
Active

Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider primary identifier

What Does This Code Mean?

The referring provider’s NPI or other identifier is missing, incomplete, or invalid on the claim.

Common Causes

  • Referring provider NPI field left blank
  • Wrong NPI entered for the referring provider

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Confirm the correct referring provider NPI
  2. Correct and resubmit as a corrected claim

Related Codes

CARC CO-16

More Denial Codes to Check

RARC N42 RARC M129 RARC MA63 RARC M50 RARC N40 CARC CO-206 RARC M46 RARC MA76 RARC N57 RARC M131 RARC MA49

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

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