Remittance Advice Remark · Major message
RARC M51: Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s).
CPT or HCPCS procedure code is missing or invalid for the date of service.
Code type
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC)
Category
Major message
Source
X12 RARC list
What it means
The official X12 description: “Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s).”
In plain language: CPT or HCPCS procedure code is missing or invalid for the date of service.
What to do
Provider corrects the procedure code and resubmits.
Frequently asked questions
What does RARC M51 mean?
Missing/incomplete/invalid procedure code(s). In plain language: CPT or HCPCS procedure code is missing or invalid for the date of service.
What should I do when I see RARC M51?
Provider corrects the procedure code and resubmits.
Commonly paired CARC codes
Sources
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