CARC 14: The date of birth follows the date of service.
The date of birth follows the date of service.
CARC 14 appears on the 835 ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice) that the payer returns after claim adjudication. It explains a reduction, denial, or payment adjustment to your billing team. For your practice, the question is workflow: identify the pattern, route the denial to the right resolution path (rebill, appeal, write-off), and recover what's recoverable without burning RVU time on dead-end fights.
What CARC 14 means
The official X12 description is: “The date of birth follows the date of service.”
In plain language: The date of birth follows the date of service.
Practice workflow for CARC X 14
Verify the EOB details. If you believe the code is misapplied, contact the carrier's member services or your provider's billing office.
CARC 14 group codes explained
On the 835 ERA, CARC 14 appears alongside a group code that signals who is financially responsible for the adjustment. CO (Contractual Obligation) — Contractual write-off. The provider agreed to the rate. Patient does NOT owe this amount.
Frequently asked questions
What does CARC 14 mean?
The date of birth follows the date of service. In plain language: The date of birth follows the date of service.
Is CARC 14 appealable?
CARC 14 is usually not appealable on its own — it's typically a contractual, informational, or routine adjustment. Verify the EOB details. If you believe the code is misapplied, contact the carrier's member services or your provider's billing office.
Which group code does CARC 14 appear under?
CARC 14 most often appears under: CO (Contractual Obligation) — Contractual write-off. The provider agreed to the rate. Patient does NOT owe this amount.
What should I do if I see CARC 14 on the 835?
Verify the EOB details. If you believe the code is misapplied, contact the carrier's member services or your provider's billing office.
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