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What is the meaning of the CMS Medicare Claim Denial Reason Code?:
CO-96, CO/96, CO96

    What is the meaning of the CMS Medicare Claim Denial Reason
    Code?: CO96, CO/96, CO-96    -  Non-covered charge(s).


    What You Should DO:

    1. Check your code, is this a covered charge based on the assigned
    code?. You will usually encounter this reason code with the consult code
    (eg) 99241-45; 99251-99255; 99241-99245. Remember, Medicare no
    longer recognize these codes as covered services effective January 1,
    2010.


    Useful References:  CPT Code Books, CMS Website (www.cms.gov), CCI
    Quarterly Updates, CPT Assistant Publications, Diagnosis Code Books
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