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Denial code library

What each claim adjustment reason code means, what causes it, how to fix it, and whether it is worth appealing. Free, no sign-up.

Denial codes covered, with what each one means and whether it can be appealed
CodeWhat it meansAppealable
CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure billedYes
CO-16Missing or invalid information on the claimYes
CO-18Payer has already received this claimYes
CO-29Filed after the payer deadlineYes
CO-45Charge above the contracted allowed amountNo
CO-50Payer says the service was not medically necessaryYes
CO-97Bundled into another service already paidYes
CO-109Sent to the wrong payerNo
CO-151Frequency or quantity exceeds what the payer allowsYes
PR-204Not a benefit under this planYes

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