CARC 96 denial code: meaning & whether to appeal (verified)
What CARC 96 means
Non-covered charge(s).
Verbatim description from the official X12 Claim Adjustment Reason Codes list.
Classification
Routing category: non covered review
Appealability verdict
Depends on the companion remark code
What to know
This code is ambiguous on its own: the companion remittance-advice remark code determines whether the charge is excluded by contract or denied on grounds that can be disputed. Review the remark code before deciding what to do.