RARC N29 Deactivated Supplemental

RARC N29: Missing Documentation, Orders, or Clinical Notes

What This Means

The claim lacks required supporting documentation such as medical records, physician orders, clinical notes, or operative reports. The payer cannot process the claim without this information. Gather and submit the missing documentation, then resubmit or appeal the claim with the records attached.

Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always verify against your payer contracts and current coding guidelines.

Commonly Paired With

RARC N29 commonly appears alongside these CARC denial codes:

Code Name
CO-114 Procedure/Product Not FDA Approved
CO-116 Advance Indemnification Notice Requirements Not Met
CO-177 Patient Eligibility Requirements Not Met (also PR-177, OA-177)

Sources

  1. X12.org