Denial code 252 is used when an attachment or other documentation is required in order to process and approve a claim or service.
252 - Service possibly aftercare This claim may have item codes for post-operative care and treatment after an operation. These item codes need to include details such as the aftercare period or GP attendances. You can see how to include aftercare details in Tyro Health Online here.
Denial code 256 is when a healthcare provider's service is not covered by a managed care contract, resulting in non-payment.
Denial code 252 is used when an attachment or other documentation is required in order to process and approve a claim or service.
How to Address Denial Code N265. The steps to address code N265 involve verifying and updating the ordering provider's information in the claim submission. First, review the claim to ensure that the ordering provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is present and accurately entered.
Remark code N252 indicates that the claim submitted lacks a valid attending provider's name, or the information provided is incomplete or incorrect.
Final answer: When a claim is denied with remark code N265 due to a missing or incorrect ordering provider primary identifier, the biller should check the field 17/loop 2420E data, correct any errors, and resubmit the claim.
To resolve a CO 16 denial code, it is essential to identify the correct insurance carrier and resubmit the claim with accurate information. This process may require contacting the patient or gathering updated insurance information from the insurance provider directly.
M53 MISSING/INCOMPLETE/INVALID DAYS OR UNITS OF SERVICE.
Explanation: If a biller receives a claim denial with the remark code N265, indicating "Missing/Incomplete/Invalid Ordering Provider Primary Identifier," the appropriate action is to resubmit the claim with the correct provider identifier.