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Denial Code 253

CARC 253: Sequestration - reduction in federal payment

This is a Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC). CARCs explain why a payer adjusted or denied a claim line and appear with a group code (CO, PR, OA, PI). Codes appear on the EOB / ERA after a claim is adjudicated.

Reference only — CARC/RARC are national code sets updated periodically. Verify against the current official list before acting on a denial or appeal.

Related CARC codes

250
The attachment/other documentation that was received was the incorrect attachment/document…
251
The attachment/other documentation that was received was incomplete or deficient. The nece…
252
An attachment/other documentation is required to adjudicate this claim/service. Remark cod…
254
Claim received by the dental plan, but benefits not available under this plan. Submit thes…
256
Service not payable per managed care contract
257
The disposition of the claim/service is undetermined during the premium payment grace peri…

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