CARC91ReferenceCurrentVerified Aug 15, 2026CARC 91
AR Guide explanation
What it means
A dispensing fee adjustment was applied.
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Common denial category
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Common causes
- Pharmacy dispensing fee differs from the contracted amount
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What AR should verify
- Compare the dispensing fee billed vs. the contracted fee
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Recommended action
- Adjust to the contracted dispensing fee
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.