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AR Guide explanation
What it means
The service is not separately payable because the patient was an inpatient — it is included in the inpatient stay's payment.
AR Guide knowledge
Common denial category
AR Guide knowledge
Common usage
- Inpatient services billed separately that are covered under the stay
- Often accompanies CARC 97 bundling denials
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Reference
Commonly paired CARCs
CARCs this remark commonly accompanies on the ERA/EOB, per the AR Guide pairing data.
CARC97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.CARC128Newborn's services are covered in the mother's Allowance.CARC234This procedure is not paid separately. At least one Remark Code must be provided (may be comprised of either the NCPDP Reject Reason Code, or Remittance Advice Remark Code that is not an ALERT.)
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