Question

What is the proper contractual adjustment code on a medicare remit for sequestration?.

Answer 1

The code contractual is (CARC) 253

Answer 2

Claim adjustment reason code (CARC) 253 is used to report the sequestration reduction. The code will appear as a CO 253 on the RA "Sequestration – reduction in federal payment" as the reason.

CO 253

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