Denial · CARC 26
ELIGIBILITY · MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN
Denied
658.00
Withheld
Recoverable
658.00
Realistically collectable
Net of rework
627.00
less 31.00
Appeal window
closed 759d ago
Closed
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 | 26 May 2024 |
| Appeal deadline | 24 Aug 2024 |
Denial workflow
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Current status | new |
| Appeal outcome | not recorded |
| Closure reason | not applicable |
What this denial means, and to whom
Is the available evidence consistent with the stated reason?
Coverage record conflicts with the stated reason
The payer asserts a coverage problem under CARC 26. The matched 834 shows coverage from 4 Apr 2024 to open, which includes the service date of 18 Apr 2024. The payer would need to re-check the eligibility source it adjudicated against.
From: 835 CARC against the matched 834 enrolment span.
Limits: A coverage span is not a final benefit determination. A retroactive termination, a plan rule or a different eligibility feed on the payer's side could each explain the difference, and none of them is visible here.
Adjustments
| Level | Code | Amount | Counts as |
|---|---|---|---|
| line | PI/26 | 658.00 | withheld |