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N362 - Denial Journal
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N362

Number of days or units of service exceeds acceptable maximum

What This Code Means

The quantity or units billed exceeds the payer’s maximum allowed for this code, often per Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).

Common Causes

  • Units billed exceed the MUE limit for the code
  • Data entry error in the units field

How to Resolve or Appeal

  1. Check the CMS MUE table for the code's maximum allowed units
  2. Correct units and resubmit if it was a data entry error
  3. Split services across separate claim lines/dates if clinically appropriate and documented

Related Codes

CO-151

More Denial Codes to Check

CARC CO-261 The procedure or service is inconsistent with the patient's history RARC M25 Information furnished does not substantiate the need for this level of service CARC CO-56 Procedure/treatment not deemed 'proven to be effective' by the payer RARC M26 CARC CO-D2 CARC CO-150 Payer deems the information submitted does not support this level of service RARC M42 CARC CO-57 CARC CO-55 Procedure/treatment/drug deemed experimental/investigational by the payer

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

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