CARC Code

P16

🟡 Soft Denial

Provider Not Authorized for Workers' Comp

The healthcare provider is not certified or authorized to treat injured workers under Workers' Compensation rules in the state or jurisdiction where care was provided. This code is only used for Workers' Compensation claims.

authorization
Resolution: 0%Medium difficulty7-14 days avg

How to resolve this denial

✓ Pre-action checklist — verify before contacting the payer
  1. Review the full remittance advice (ERA/EOB) for additional RARC codes that explain the denial.

  2. Verify the claim was submitted with correct patient eligibility and benefit information.

  3. Check if this denial applies to a specific line item or the entire claim.

More about CO-P16 — stats, related codes, appeal template

0%

Recovery Rate

7-14 days

Avg. Resolution

Medium

Difficulty

Rare

Frequency

Payer-Specific Notes

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