RARC N56 Active Supplemental
RARC N56: Procedure Code Invalid for Service or Date
What This Means
The procedure code submitted is not valid for the services billed or the date of service. This often happens when a code has been retired, replaced, or is not appropriate for the specific service rendered. Verify the correct CPT/HCPCS code for the service and date, update the claim, and resubmit.
Disclaimer
This content is for informational purposes only. Always verify against your payer contracts and current coding guidelines. Commonly Paired With
RARC N56 commonly appears alongside these CARC denial codes:
| Code | Name | |
|---|---|---|
| CO-112 | Service Not Furnished Directly or Not Documented | → |
| OA-133 | Service Line Pending Further Review | → |
| CO-148 | Incomplete or Missing Information from Another Provider | → |
| CO-172 | Provider Specialty Adjustment (also OA-172, PR-172) | → |
| CO-173 | Service/Equipment Not Prescribed by Physician (also OA-173) | → |
| CO-181 | Invalid Procedure Code on Date of Service (also OA-181) | → |
| CO-200 | Expenses Incurred During Lapse in Coverage (also PR-200, OA-200) | → |