Claim Adjustment Reason/Denial Codes

Last updated: November 05, 2009

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This Claim Adjustment Reason/Denial Codes PDF document will be updated as needed.
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Once your claim has been processed, Palmetto GBA will send you a remittance notice
that will provide you with details on your finalized claim. The remittance advice notice
contains message codes which explain how a claim was processed. There are three
different sets of codes that are used on the remittance advice notice: Reason Codes,
Group Codes and Medicare Specific Remark Codes and Messages.
Reason Codes
Reason codes are used to explain why a claim was not paid or how the claim was paid.
They also show the reason for any claim financial adjustments, such as denials,
reductions or increases in payment. More about Reason Codes on our Web site
Tip: Get on the fast track to understanding Medicare Remittance Notices by taking the
CMS Web-based training module, 'Understanding the Remittance Advice for
Professional Providers.'
Reason Codes
1

Description
Deductible Amount
Start: 01/01/1995

Coinsurance Amount
Start: 01/01/1995

Co-payment Amount
Start: 01/01/1995

The procedure code is inconsistent with the modifier used or a required modifier
is missing. This change to be effective 7/1/2010: The procedure code is
4

inconsistent with the modifier used or a required modifier is missing. Note: Refer
to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment
Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The procedure code/bill type is inconsistent with the place of service. This change
to be effective 7/1/2010: The procedure code/bill type is inconsistent with the
5

place of service. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment
(loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Reason Codes

Description
The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the patient's age.This change to
be effective 7/1/2010: The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the

patient's age. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment
(loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with the patient's gender. This

change to be effective 7/1/2010: The procedure/revenue code is inconsistent with
7

the patient's gender. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification
Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider type/specialty (taxonomy).

This change to be effective 7/1/2010: The procedure code is inconsistent with the
8

provider type/specialty (taxonomy). Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy

Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's age. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's age. Note: Refer to the
9

835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment

Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's gender. This change to be

effective 7/1/2010: The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's gender. Note:
10

Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The diagnosis is inconsistent with the procedure. This change to be effective

7/1/2010: The diagnosis is inconsistent with the procedure. Note: Refer to the 835
11

Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information

REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The diagnosis is inconsistent with the provider type. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: The diagnosis is inconsistent with the provider type. Note: Refer to the
12

835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment

Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

13

The date of death precedes the date of service.

Start: 01/01/1995

14

The date of birth follows the date of service.

Start: 01/01/1995

Reason Codes

Description
The authorization number is missing, invalid, or does not apply to the billed

15

services or provider.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Claim/service lacks information which is needed for adjudication. At least one

Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the Remittance
Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject Reason Code.) This change to be effective
16

7/1/2010: Claim/service lacks information which is needed for adjudication. At

least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP
Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

18

Duplicate claim/service.
Start: 01/01/1995

This is a work-related injury/illness and thus the liability of the Worker's

19

Compensation Carrier.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

20

This injury/illness is covered by the liability carrier.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

21

This injury/illness is the liability of the no-fault carrier.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

22

This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

23

The impact of prior payer(s) adjudication including payments and/or adjustments.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

24

Charges are covered under a capitation agreement/managed care plan.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

26

Expenses incurred prior to coverage.

Start: 01/01/1995

27

Expenses incurred after coverage terminated.

Start: 01/01/1995

29

The time limit for filing has expired.

Start: 01/01/1995

31

Patient cannot be identified as our insured.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

32

Our records indicate that this dependent is not an eligible dependent as defined.
Start: 01/01/1995

33

Insured has no dependent coverage.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

34

Insured has no coverage for newborns.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes
35

Description
Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 10/31/2002

Services not provided or authorized by designated (network/primary care)

38

providers.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 06/30/2003

39

Services denied at the time authorization/pre-certification was requested.

Start: 01/01/1995

Charges do not meet qualifications for emergent/urgent care. This change to be

effective 04/01/2010: Charges do not meet qualifications for emergent/urgent care.
Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment, if present. This
40

change to be effective 07/01/2010: Charges do not meet qualifications for

emergent/urgent care. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification
Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

44

Prompt-pay discount
Start: 01/01/1995

Charge exceeds fee schedule/maximum allowable or contracted/legislated fee

45

arrangement. (Use Group Codes PR or CO depending upon liability).

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 10/31/2006

These are non-covered services because this is a routine exam or screening

procedure done in conjunction with a routine exam. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: These are non-covered services because this is a routine exam or
49

screening procedure done in conjunction with a routine exam. Note: Refer to the
835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment
Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

These are non-covered services because this is not deemed a 'medical necessity'
by the payer. This change to be effective 07/01/2010: These are non-covered
50

services because this is not deemed a 'medical necessity' by the payer. Note:
Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

These are non-covered services because this is a pre-existing condition. This

change to be effective 7/1/2010: These are non-covered services because this is a
51

pre-existing condition. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification

Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Services by an immediate relative or a member of the same household are not

53

covered.
Start: 01/01/1995

Reason Codes

Description
Multiple physicians/assistants are not covered in this case. This change to be
effective 07/01/2010: Multiple physicians/assistants are not covered in this case.

54

Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Procedure/treatment is deemed experimental/investigational by the payer. This

change to be effective 07/01/2010: Procedure/treatment is deemed
55

experimental/investigational by the payer. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy

Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Procedure/treatment has not been deemed 'proven to be effective' by the payer.

This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Procedure/treatment has not been deemed
56

'proven to be effective' by the payer. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy
Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Treatment was deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or

invalid place of service. This change to be effective 07/01/2010: Treatment was
58

deemed by the payer to have been rendered in an inappropriate or invalid place of

service. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110
Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Processed based on multiple or concurrent procedure rules. (For example

multiple surgery or diagnostic imaging, concurrent anesthesia.) This change to be
effective 07/01/2010: Processed based on multiple or concurrent procedure rules.
59

(For example multiple surgery or diagnostic imaging, concurrent anesthesia.)

Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Charges for outpatient services are not covered when performed within a period
60

of time prior to or after inpatient services.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 06/01/2008

Penalty for failure to obtain second surgical opinion. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: Penalty for failure to obtain second surgical opinion. Note: Refer to the
61

835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment

Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

66

Blood Deductible.
Start: 01/01/1995

69

Day outlier amount.

Start: 01/01/1995

Reason Codes
70

Description
Cost outlier - Adjustment to compensate for additional costs.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 06/30/2001

74

Indirect Medical Education Adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

75

Direct Medical Education Adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

76

Disproportionate Share Adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

78

Non-Covered days/Room charge adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

Patient Interest Adjustment (Use Only Group code PR)

85

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 07/09/2007

Notes: Only use when the payment of interest is the responsibility of the patient.

87

Transfer amount.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009 | Stop: 01/01/2012

89

Professional fees removed from charges.

Start: 01/01/1995

Ingredient cost adjustment. This change to be effective 04/01/2010: Ingredient

90

cost adjustment. Note: To be used for pharmaceuticals only.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 07/01/2009

91

Dispensing fee adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

94

Processed in Excess of charges.

Start: 01/01/1995

95

Plan procedures not followed.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Non-covered charge(s). At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be

comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject
Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Non-covered charge(s). At
96

least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP
Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Reason Codes

Description
The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another
service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for

97

another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. Note: Refer to the
835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment
Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

100

Payment made to patient/insured/responsible party/employer.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 01/27/2008

Predetermination: anticipated payment upon completion of services or claim

101

adjudication.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 02/28/1999

102

Major Medical Adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995

103

Provider promotional discount (e.g., Senior citizen discount).

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 06/30/2001

104

Managed care withholding.

Start: 01/01/1995

105

Tax withholding.
Start: 01/01/1995

106

Patient payment option/election not in effect.

Start: 01/01/1995

The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this claim. This
change to be effective 7/1/2010: The related or qualifying claim/service was not
107

identified on this claim. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification
Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Rent/purchase guidelines were not met. This change to be effective 7/1/2010:

108

Rent/purchase guidelines were not met. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy
Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Claim not covered by this payer/contractor. You must send the claim to the
109

correct payer/contractor.
Start: 01/01/1995

110

Billing date predates service date.

Start: 01/01/1995

111

Not covered unless the provider accepts assignment.

Start: 01/01/1995

112

Service not furnished directly to the patient and/or not documented.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes
114

Description
Procedure/product not approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Start: 01/01/1995

115

Procedure postponed, canceled, or delayed.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

The advance indemnification notice signed by the patient did not comply with
116

requirements.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Transportation is only covered to the closest facility that can provide the
117

necessary care.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

118

ESRD network support adjustment.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

119

Benefit maximum for this time period or occurrence has been reached.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 02/29/2004

Indemnification adjustment - compensation for outstanding member

121

responsibility.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

122

Psychiatric reduction.
Start: 01/01/1995

Submission/billing error(s). At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be

comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject
Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Submission/billing error(s).
125

At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the
NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an
ALERT.)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

128

Newborn's services are covered in the mother's Allowance.

Start: 02/28/1997

129

Prior processing information appears incorrect.

Start: 02/28/1997 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

130

Claim submission fee.

Start: 02/28/1997 | Last Modified: 06/30/2001

131

Claim specific negotiated discount.

Start: 02/28/1997

132

Prearranged demonstration project adjustment.

Start: 02/28/1997

133

The disposition of this claim/service is pending further review.

Start: 02/28/1997 | Last Modified: 10/31/1999

134

Technical fees removed from charges.

Start: 10/31/1998

Reason Codes
135

Description
Interim bills cannot be processed.
Start: 10/31/1998 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

136

Failure to follow prior payer's coverage rules. (Use Group Code OA).
Start: 10/31/1998 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

137

Regulatory Surcharges, Assessments, Allowances or Health Related Taxes.

Start: 02/28/1999 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

138

Appeal procedures not followed or time limits not met.

Start: 06/30/1999 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Contracted funding agreement - Subscriber is employed by the provider of

139

services.
Start: 06/30/1999

140

Patient/Insured health identification number and name do not match.

Start: 06/30/1999

141

Claim spans eligible and ineligible periods of coverage.

Start: 06/30/1999 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

142

Monthly Medicaid patient liability amount.

Start: 06/30/2000 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

143

Portion of payment deferred.

Start: 02/28/2001

144

Incentive adjustment, e.g. preferred product/service.

Start: 06/30/2001

146

Diagnosis was invalid for the date(s) of service reported.

Start: 06/30/2002 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

147

Provider contracted/negotiated rate expired or not on file.

Start: 06/30/2002

Information from another provider was not provided or was

insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be
comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject
148

Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Information from another

provider was not provided or was insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark
Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason
Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Start: 06/30/2002 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

149

Lifetime benefit maximum has been reached for this service/benefit category.
Start: 10/31/2002

150

Payer deems the information submitted does not support this level of service.
Start: 10/31/2002 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Payment adjusted because the payer deems the information submitted does not
151

support this many/frequency of services.

Start: 10/31/2002 | Last Modified: 01/27/2008

Reason Codes

Description
Payer deems the information submitted does not support this length of service.
This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Payer deems the information submitted does

152

not support this length of service. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy
Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 10/31/2002 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

153

Payer deems the information submitted does not support this dosage.
Start: 10/31/2002 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

154

Payer deems the information submitted does not support this day's supply.
Start: 10/31/2002 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

155

Patient refused the service/procedure.

Start: 06/30/2003 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

157

Service/procedure was provided as a result of an act of war.

Start: 09/30/2003 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

158

Service/procedure was provided outside of the United States.

Start: 09/30/2003 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

159

Service/procedure was provided as a result of terrorism.

Start: 09/30/2003 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

160

Injury/illness was the result of an activity that is a benefit exclusion.

Start: 09/30/2003 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

161

Provider performance bonus

Start: 02/29/2004

State-mandated Requirement for Property and Casualty, see Claim Payment

162

Remarks Code for specific explanation.

Start: 02/29/2004

163

Attachment referenced on the claim was not received.

Start: 06/30/2004 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

164

Attachment referenced on the claim was not received in a timely fashion.

Start: 06/30/2004 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

165

Referral absent or exceeded.

Start: 10/31/2004 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

These services were submitted after this payers responsibility for processing
166

claims under this plan ended.

Start: 02/28/2005

This (these) diagnosis(es) is (are) not covered. This change to be effective

7/1/2010: This (these) diagnosis(es) is (are) not covered. Note: Refer to the 835
167

Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information

REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Reason Codes

Description
Service(s) have been considered under the patient's medical plan. Benefits are not

168

available under this dental plan.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

169

Alternate benefit has been provided.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider. This change to

be effective 7/1/2010: Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of
170

provider. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop
2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Payment is denied when performed/billed by this type of provider in this type of

facility. This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Payment is denied when
171

performed/billed by this type of provider in this type of facility. Note: Refer to the
835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment
Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Payment is adjusted when performed/billed by a provider of this specialty. This

change to be effective 7/1/2010: Payment is adjusted when performed/billed by a
172

provider of this specialty. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification
Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

173

Service was not prescribed by a physician.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

174

Service was not prescribed prior to delivery.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

175

Prescription is incomplete.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

176

Prescription is not current.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

177

Patient has not met the required eligibility requirements.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

178

Patient has not met the required spend down requirements.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Patient has not met the required waiting requirements. This change to be effective
7/1/2010: Patient has not met the required waiting requirements. Note: Refer to the
179

835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment

Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

180

Patient has not met the required residency requirements.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes
181

Description
Procedure code was invalid on the date of service.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

182

Procedure modifier was invalid on the date of service.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

The referring provider is not eligible to refer the service billed. This change to be
effective 7/1/2010: The referring provider is not eligible to refer the service billed.
183

Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The prescribing/ordering provider is not eligible to prescribe/order the service

billed. This change to be effective 7/1/2010: The prescribing/ordering provider is
184

not eligible to prescribe/order the service billed. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare
Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if
present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

The rendering provider is not eligible to perform the service billed. This change to
be effective 7/1/2010: The rendering provider is not eligible to perform the service
185

billed. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110
Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

186

Level of care change adjustment.

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Consumer Spending Account payments (includes but is not limited to Flexible

187

Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, etc.)

Start: 06/30/2005 | Last Modified: 01/25/2009

This product/procedure is only covered when used according to FDA

188

recommendations.
Start: 06/30/2005

'Not otherwise classified' or 'unlisted' procedure code (CPT/HCPCS) was billed

189

when there is a specific procedure code for this procedure/service

Start: 06/30/2005

Payment is included in the allowance for a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) qualified
190

stay.
Start: 10/31/2005

Not a work related injury/illness and thus not the liability of the workers'
191

compensation carrier.
Start: 10/31/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes

Description
Non standard adjustment code from paper remittance. Note: This code is to be
used by providers/payers providing Coordination of Benefits information to

192

another payer in the 837 transaction only. This code is only used when the nonstandard code cannot be reasonably mapped to an existing Claims Adjustment
Reason Code, specifically Deductible, Coinsurance and Co-payment.
Start: 10/31/2005 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Original payment decision is being maintained. Upon review, it was determined

193

that this claim was processed properly.

Start: 02/28/2006 | Last Modified: 01/27/2008

Anesthesia performed by the operating physician, the assistant surgeon or the

194

attending physician.
Start: 02/28/2006 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

195

Refund issued to an erroneous priority payer for this claim/service.

Start: 02/28/2006 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

197

Precertification/authorization/notification absent.
Start: 10/31/2006 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

198

Precertification/authorization exceeded.
Start: 10/31/2006 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

199

Revenue code and Procedure code do not match.

Start: 10/31/2006

200

Expenses incurred during lapse in coverage

Start: 10/31/2006

Workers Compensation case settled. Patient is responsible for amount of this

201

claim/service through WC 'Medicare set aside arrangement' or other agreement.

(Use group code PR).
Start: 10/31/2006

202

Non-covered personal comfort or convenience services.

Start: 02/28/2007 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

203

Discontinued or reduced service.

Start: 02/28/2007 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

This service/equipment/drug is not covered under the patient's current benefit

204

plan
Start: 02/28/2007

205

Pharmacy discount card processing fee

Start: 07/09/2007

206

National Provider Identifier - missing.

Start: 07/09/2007 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

207

National Provider identifier - Invalid format

Start: 07/09/2007 | Last Modified: 06/01/2008

Reason Codes
208

Description
National Provider Identifier - Not matched.
Start: 07/09/2007 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Per regulatory or other agreement. The provider cannot collect this amount from
209

the patient. However, this amount may be billed to subsequent payer. Refund to
patient if collected. (Use Group code OA)
Start: 07/09/2007

Payment adjusted because pre-certification/authorization not received in a timely

210

fashion
Start: 07/09/2007

211

National Drug Codes (NDC) not eligible for rebate, are not covered.
Start: 07/09/2007

212

Administrative surcharges are not covered

Start: 11/05/2007

Non-compliance with the physician self referral prohibition legislation or payer

213

policy.
Start: 01/27/2008

Workers' Compensation claim adjudicated as non-compensable. This Payer not

214

liable for claim or service/treatment. (Note: To be used for Workers' Compensation

only)
Start: 01/27/2008

215

Based on subrogation of a third party settlement

Start: 01/27/2008

216

Based on the findings of a review organization

Start: 01/27/2008

Based on payer reasonable and customary fees. No maximum allowable defined

217

by legislated fee arrangement. (Note: To be used for Workers' Compensation only)

Start: 01/27/2008

Based on entitlement to benefits (Note: To be used for Workers' Compensation

218

only)
Start: 01/27/2008

219

Based on extent of injury (Note: To be used for Workers' Compensation only)

Start: 01/27/2008

The applicable fee schedule does not contain the billed code. Please resubmit a
bill with the appropriate fee schedule code(s) that best describe the service(s)
220

provided and supporting documentation if required. (Note: To be used for

Workers' Compensation only)
Start: 01/27/2008

Workers' Compensation claim is under investigation. (Note: To be used for

221

Workers' Compensation only. Claim pending final resolution)

Start: 01/27/2008

Reason Codes

Description
Exceeds the contracted maximum number of hours/days/units by this provider for
this period. This is not patient specific. This change to be effective 7/1/2010:

222

Exceeds the contracted maximum number of hours/days/units by this provider for

this period. This is not patient specific. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy
Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 06/01/2008 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Adjustment code for mandated federal, state or local law/regulation that is not
223

already covered by another code and is mandated before a new code can be
created.
Start: 06/01/2008

Patient identification compromised by identity theft. Identity verification required

224

for processing this and future claims.

Start: 06/01/2008

Penalty or Interest Payment by Payer (Only used for plan to plan encounter
225

reporting within the 837)

Start: 06/01/2008

Information requested from the Billing/Rendering Provider was not provided or

was insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be
comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject
226

Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Information requested from

the Billing/Rendering Provider was not provided or was insufficient/incomplete. At
least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP
Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Start: 09/21/2008 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Information requested from the patient/insured/responsible party was not

provided or was insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark Code must be
provided (may be comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or
NCPDP Reject Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Information
227

requested from the patient/insured/responsible party was not provided or was

insufficient/incomplete. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be
comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice
Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Start: 09/21/2008 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Denied for failure of this provider, another provider or the subscriber to supply
228

requested information to a previous payer for their adjudication

Start: 09/21/2008

Reason Codes

Description
Partial charge amount not considered by Medicare due to the initial claim Type of
Bill being 12X. Note: This code can only be used in the 837 transaction to convey

229

Coordination of Benefits information when the secondary payer's cost avoidance

policy allows providers to bypass claim submission to a prior payer. Use Group
Code PR.
Start: 01/25/2009

No available or correlating CPT/HCPCS code to describe this service. Note: Used

230

only by Property and Casualty.

Start: 01/25/2009

Mutually exclusive procedures cannot be done in the same day/setting. This

change to be effective 7/1/2010: Mutually exclusive procedures cannot be done in
231

the same day/setting. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification
Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 07/01/2009 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Institutional Transfer Amount. Note - Applies to institutional claims only and

232

explains the DRG amount difference when the patient care crosses multiple
institutions.
Start: 11/01/2009

A0

Patient refund amount.

Start: 01/01/1995

Claim/Service denied. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be

comprised of either the Remittance Advice Remark Code or NCPDP Reject
A1

Reason Code.) This change to be effective 7/1/2010: Claim/Service denied. At least

one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP
Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

A5

Medicare Claim PPS Capital Cost Outlier Amount.

Start: 01/01/1995

A6

Prior hospitalization or 30 day transfer requirement not met.

Start: 01/01/1995

A7

Presumptive Payment Adjustment

Start: 01/01/1995

A8

Ungroupable DRG.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

B1

Non-covered visits.
Start: 01/01/1995

B4

Late filing penalty.

Start: 01/01/1995

B5

Coverage/program guidelines were not met or were exceeded.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes

Description
This provider was not certified/eligible to be paid for this procedure/service on
this date of service. This change to be effective 7/1/2010: This provider was not

B7

certified/eligible to be paid for this procedure/service on this date of service. Note:

Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service
Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

Alternative services were available, and should have been utilized. This change to
be effective 7/1/2010: Alternative services were available, and should have been
B8

utilized. Note: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110
Service Payment Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

B9

Patient is enrolled in a Hospice.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Allowed amount has been reduced because a component of the basic

B10

procedure/test was paid. The beneficiary is not liable for more than the charge
limit for the basic procedure/test.
Start: 01/01/1995

The claim/service has been transferred to the proper payer/processor for

B11

processing. Claim/service not covered by this payer/processor.

Start: 01/01/1995

B12

Services not documented in patients' medical records.

Start: 01/01/1995

Previously paid. Payment for this claim/service may have been provided in a
B13

previous payment.
Start: 01/01/1995

B14

Only one visit or consultation per physician per day is covered.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

This service/procedure requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received

and covered. The qualifying other service/procedure has not been
received/adjudicated. This change to be effective 7/1/2010: This service/procedure
B15

requires that a qualifying service/procedure be received and covered. The

qualifying other service/procedure has not been received/adjudicated. Note: Refer
to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment
Information REF), if present.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/20/2009

B16

'New Patient' qualifications were not met.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

B20

Procedure/service was partially or fully furnished by another provider.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

Reason Codes
B22

Description
This payment is adjusted based on the diagnosis.
Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 02/28/2001

Procedure billed is not authorized per your Clinical Laboratory Improvement

B23

Amendment (CLIA) proficiency test.

Start: 01/01/1995 | Last Modified: 09/30/2007

This dual eligible patient is covered by Medicare Part D per Medicare RetroEligibility. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of
D23

either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is
not an ALERT.)
Start: 11/01/2009 | Stop: 01/01/2012

W1

Workers Compensation State Fee Schedule Adjustment

Start: 02/29/2000