CARC Code
29
The time limit for filing has expired.
42%
Recovery Rate
30-60 days
Avg. Resolution
Hard
Difficulty
Common
Frequency
Recommended Action
Appeal with proof of timely filing or write off the claim
Step-by-Step Resolution
- 1
Immediately pull the original claim submission date from your clearinghouse or billing system
- 2
Gather proof of timely filing: clearinghouse confirmation report, EDI 999 acknowledgment, or certified mail receipt
- 3
Calculate the filing deadline from the date of service per the payer's contract
- 4
If proof shows timely filing, attach it to your appeal and submit within 30 days of the denial
- 5
If genuinely late, determine if any exceptions apply (system outage, natural disaster, payer-side delay)
- 6
Write off if no exception applies; escalate to billing manager for root cause analysis
Common Remark Codes (RARC)
These RARC codes often appear alongside CARC 29 on remittance advice.
Payer-Specific Notes
How major payers handle CARC 29 in practice.
Delta Dental
Timely filing window varies by plan: 12 months for most; 6 months for some state plans
MetLife Dental
Appeals for TF denials require original submission proof; keep all clearinghouse receipts 24 months
Cigna Dental
Group plans may have shorter TF windows as short as 90 days; verify in fee schedule
Common 835 Combinations
CARC 29 most often appears with these Group Code + RARC combinations on 835 remittances.
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