Which CARC codes does RARC MA04 appear with?

RARC MA04 commonly appears with CARC codes: 22, 16.

RARC Code

MA04

Q: What does RARC MA04 mean?

RARC MA04 means: Secondary payment cannot be considered without the identity of or payment information from the primary payer. The information was either not reported or was illegible.

Remark CodeClaim Level

Secondary payment cannot be considered without the identity of or payment information from the primary payer. The information was either not reported or was illegible.

What This Means

RARC codes (Remittance Advice Remark Codes) are supplementary explanations added to an EOB alongside a CARC denial code. RARC MA04 is a Claim Level-level remark. It does not stand alone — look for the associated CARC code on the same claim line to understand the primary reason for denial or adjustment.

Commonly Paired With

RARC MA04 most frequently appears alongside these CARC codes. Click through for the full resolution playbook.

CARC 22 CARC 16

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