RARC N432 Active Informational

RARC N432: Alert: Adjustment Based on Recovery Audit

What This Means

This is an informational alert indicating the claim was adjusted as part of a Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) review. RAC audits target overpayments from issues like upcoding, unbundling, duplicate claims, or services lacking medical necessity. Review the RAC determination letter for specifics, gather supporting documentation, and file an appeal within the stated deadline if you believe the adjustment is incorrect.

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

Commonly Paired With

RARC N432 commonly appears alongside these CARC denial codes:

Code Name
CO-115 Procedure Postponed, Canceled, or Delayed

Sources

  1. X12.org