Denial · CARC 26
ELIGIBILITY · MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary CARC | 26 |
| All CARCs | 26 |
| Root cause | ELIGIBILITY |
| Owns the fix | Access Related |
| Appealable | yes |
| Recoverable | yes |
| Recommended action | Expenses incurred prior to coverage. Check the enrolment span before appealing. |
| Payer | MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN |
| Denial date | 16 Aug 2026 |
| Appeal deadline | 14 Nov 2026 |
Denial workflow
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Current status | new |
| Appeal outcome | not recorded |
| Closure reason | not applicable |
What this denial means, and to whom
Appealable · $283.18 modelled net of rework
The 835 reports CARC 26 on 16 Aug 2026, withholding $314.18 from the provider. The matched 834 shows coverage 1 Jul 2024 to open, which includes the service date of 13 Jul 2026. Modelled recoverable $314.18, less an estimated rework cost of $31.00, leaves $283.18 net. The configured appeal window for this payer ends 14 Nov 2026, in 53 days. Recommended action: Expenses incurred prior to coverage. Check the enrolment span before appealing. Confirm the contractual deadline and any exception, reconsideration or correction route with the payer before closing the case.
From: Denial derivation: root cause, appealability, the recoverable amount net of an estimated rework cost, and a filing deadline derived from the denial date.
Limits: The deadline and the recoverable amount are application estimates. The deadline is the denial date plus a configured per-payer window, not a term read from the payer's contract or an appeal notice, and the recoverable figure is a model rather than a promise of payment. Confirm both against the policy before relying on them.
Adjustments
| Level | Code | Amount | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| line | PI/26 | 314.18 | withheld |