CARC131ReferenceCurrentVerified Aug 15, 2026CARC 131
AR Guide Workflow
Bundling & Included Services
The payment for this service is included in the payment for another service — a global period, an NCCI edit, or a plan rule that bundles the service.
AR Guide explanation
What it means
A claim-specific negotiated discount was applied.
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Common denial category
Bundling & Included Services — The payment for this service is included in the payment for another service — a global period, an NCCI edit, or a plan rule that bundles the service.
AR Guide knowledge
Common causes
- Negotiated discount per the provider contract
- Special arrangement applied to the claim
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What AR should verify
- Confirm the negotiated discount in the provider contract
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Recommended action
- Apply the contractual discount and reconcile
About this guidance: Note
AR Guide knowledge is general reference content written by our team — it is not payer-specific policy and never replaces the payer’s documentation or your contract. Always confirm specifics with the payer.