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RARC

N8

RARC Coordination of Benefits
Quick Facts
Code
N8
Type
RARC
Category
Coordination of Benefits
Status
Active

What Does This Code Mean?

Crossover claim denied by previous payer and complete claim data not forwarded.

Common Causes

  • Another payer is primary and wasn't billed first
  • COB information on file with the payer is outdated
  • Primary payer's EOB not included with the secondary claim

Recommended Next Steps

  1. Confirm the correct primary/secondary order with the patient and payer
  2. Bill the primary payer first if not already done
  3. Attach the primary payer's EOB/835 information when billing secondary

More Denial Codes to Check

CARC CO-20 CARC CO-71 RARC MA04 CARC CO-99 RARC MA17 RARC MA99 CARC CO-19 CARC CO-109

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

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