AGAR Guide
CARC246ReferenceCurrentVerified Aug 15, 2026

CARC 246

AR Guide explanation

What it means

This code exists so the claim can be reported for tracking or compliance purposes — the payer does not expect or make a payment for it.

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Common denial category

Other

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Common causes

  • Reporting-only code submitted
  • No payment expected for the code

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What AR should verify

  1. Confirm the code is a reporting-only code

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Recommended action

  1. No payment action — the code is informational

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.