Denial · CARC 16
BILLING_ERROR · MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN
Classification
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary CARC | 16 |
| All CARCs | 16 |
| Root cause | BILLING_ERROR |
| Owns the fix | Billing Related |
| Appealable | yes |
| Recoverable | yes |
| Recommended action | Claim lacks information. Read the accompanying RARC for what is missing. |
| Payer | MERIDIAN HEALTH PLAN |
| Denial date | 11 Jan 2026 |
| Appeal deadline | 11 Apr 2026 |
Denial workflow
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Current status | new |
| Appeal outcome | not recorded |
| Closure reason | not applicable |
What this denial means, and to whom
The modelled appeal window passed 164 days ago
The 835 reports CARC 16 on 11 Jan 2026, withholding $15.10 from the provider. Modelled recoverable $15.10, less an estimated rework cost of $31.00, leaves -$15.90 net. The configured appeal window for this payer ends 11 Apr 2026, 164 days ago. Recommended action: Claim lacks information. Read the accompanying RARC for what is missing. Confirm the contractual deadline and any exception, reconsideration or correction route with the payer before closing the case. On these estimates the work costs more than it returns; that is a judgement about this model's figures, not a rule.
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/16 | 15.10 | withheld |