CARC204ReferenceCurrentVerified Aug 15, 2026CARC 204
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Non-Covered Services
The service is not covered under the patient's benefit plan — an exclusion, a coverage limit, or a service the plan simply does not include.
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What it means
This service, equipment or drug is not covered under the patient's current benefit plan.
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Common denial category
Non-Covered Services — The service is not covered under the patient's benefit plan — an exclusion, a coverage limit, or a service the plan simply does not include.
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Common causes
- Service excluded from the benefit plan
- Benefit not part of the purchased plan
- Coverage limits reached
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What AR should verify
- Review the patient's benefit plan document for the specific service
- Confirm the service is not covered under any rider or amendment
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Recommended action
- If the exclusion applies, bill the patient per plan rules
- If you believe it should be covered, appeal with the benefit document and policy evidence
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.