CARC253ReferenceCurrentVerified Aug 15, 2026CARC 253
AR Guide explanation
What it means
Sequestration — reduction in federal payment.
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Common denial category
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Common causes
- Federal sequestration applied to the payment
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What AR should verify
- Confirm the sequestration percentage applied
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Recommended action
- Reconcile the reduction per the sequestration rules
- No appeal — the reduction is regulatory
About this guidance: Note
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