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.
Denial code N285. Remark code N285 indicates a claim issue due to missing or incorrect referring provider name, requiring action for resolution.
16 Claim/service lacks information which is needed for adjudication. Additional information is supplied using remittance advice remarks codes whenever appropriate.
N265: Missing/incomplete/invalid ordering provider primary identifier. N276: Missing/incomplete/invalid another payer referring provider identifier.
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.
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.
Code. Description. Reason Code: 16. Claim/service lacks information or has submission/billing error(s) which is needed for adjudication.
Denial code B16 is used when a healthcare provider submits a claim for a new patient, but the patient's qualifications for being considered a new patient were not met. This means that the patient does not meet the criteria set by the payer or insurance company to be classified as a new patient.
Denial code 183 is used when the referring provider is not eligible to refer the service that has been billed.
N276: Missing/incomplete/invalid another payer referring provider identifier. N285: Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider name. N286: Missing/incomplete/invalid referring provider primary identifier.