CARC Code
93
No Claim level Adjustments.
How to resolve this denial
Resubmit claim with proof of prior submission or submit as a new claim
- 1
Pull the original claim and review the denial reason and any RARC codes
- 2
Research the payer's policy for CARC 93 to understand the basis for denial
- 3
Gather supporting documentation addressing the denial reason
- 4
Submit a formal appeal with the documentation within the plan's appeal window
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Follow up on the appeal within 30 days and document all communication
▶✓ Pre-action checklist — verify before contacting the payer
Review the full remittance advice (ERA/EOB) for additional RARC codes that explain the denial.
Verify the claim was submitted with correct patient eligibility and benefit information.
Check if this denial applies to a specific line item or the entire claim.
▶More about CO-93 — stats, related codes, appeal template
82%
Recovery Rate
7-14 days
Avg. Resolution
Medium
Difficulty
Occasional
Frequency
Payer-Specific Notes
How major payers handle CARC 93 by specialty.
UnitedHealthcare
Review UHC's online claim status tool for additional detail on this adjustment.
Appeal Letter Template
Generic appeal template for CARC 93 denials.
We are submitting a formal appeal for claim [CLAIM_NUMBER] for patient [PATIENT_NAME], date of service [DOS]. This claim was denied/adjusted with CARC 93 indicating: "No claim found on file.." We have reviewed the claim and are providing the attached documentation to support reconsideration. [SUPPORTING_DOCUMENTATION]. Please reconsider payment per the terms of our contract.
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