AGAR Guide
RARCMA38ReferenceHistorical / DeactivatedVerified Aug 15, 2026

RARC MA38

Historical / Deactivated code: Heads up

RARC MA38 is no longer valid for current transactions. It may still appear on older remittance advices — treat it as reference for historical documents only.

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We haven’t written AR Guide notes for RARC MA38 yet. The reference description in the sidebar is complete and sourced from ASC X12. Search the denial guides for the workflow you need.

Reference

Commonly paired CARCs

CARCs this remark commonly accompanies on the ERA/EOB, per the AR Guide pairing data.

  • CARC31Patient cannot be identified as our insured.
  • CARC240The diagnosis is inconsistent with the patient's birth weight. Usage: Refer to the 835 Healthcare Policy Identification Segment (loop 2110 Service Payment Information REF), if present.

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