CARC 27PR · Patient Responsibility
The service was provided after the patient's insurance coverage had already ended.
- Common causes
- The patient's policy was cancelled or lapsed before the date of service, often due to non-payment of premiums or a job or plan change.
- Suggested fix
- Verify the termination date with the payer and check for any new coverage the patient may have obtained; bill the patient or the new payer as appropriate.
Related Patient Responsibility codes
1The billed amount was applied to the patient's plan deductible instead of being paid by the payer.119The patient has used up the maximum benefit allowed for this service within the applicable time period, such as an annual visit limit.167The specific diagnosis code(s) on this claim aren't covered under the patient's plan.177The patient doesn't currently meet the plan's eligibility criteria for this benefit.187This amount was or should be paid from the patient's consumer-directed spending account, such as an HSA or FSA, rather than by the payer.2This portion of the claim represents the patient's coinsurance share, the percentage of the allowed amount they are responsible for under their plan.200The service date falls within a period when the patient's coverage had lapsed.201The patient is responsible for this amount under a legal set-aside arrangement, commonly seen in workers' compensation Medicare Set-Aside cases, rather than the payer.
Frequently asked questions
What does CARC 27 mean?
The service was provided after the patient's insurance coverage had already ended.
How do I resolve CARC 27?
Verify the termination date with the payer and check for any new coverage the patient may have obtained; bill the patient or the new payer as appropriate.
Why does CARC 27 happen?
The patient's policy was cancelled or lapsed before the date of service, often due to non-payment of premiums or a job or plan change.
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