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RARC M80 · Remittance Advice Remark Code

RARC M80 Remark Code: Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously process…

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Not an ICD-10 code. RARC M80 is a remittance-advice remark code published by X12 and carried on the 835 LQ segment. Any ICD-10 code with the same letters and digits (e.g., ICD-10 M15 osteoarthritis, N130 other urinary tract disorders) is a separate, unrelated code set used in diagnoses on the 837. Confirm the context before acting on this page.

TL;DR

RARC M80 (X12 Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the p…). Commonly paired with CARC 18, CARC 97. RARC M80 indicates the service was denied because another, previously processed service for the same patient on the same session/date makes it non-payable.

Official X12 description

“Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.”

Source: X12 Remittance Advice Remark Codes. X12 publishes and maintains the RARC set; always verify against the current release before building a claim workflow.

Paired CARC codes

RARC M80 almost never appears alone — it accompanies one of the CARCs below on the same 835 remittance line. Fix the CARC and the RARC typically clears; the RARC alone is informational.

Paired CARCWhat the CARC means
CARC 18Exact duplicate claim/service
CARC 97The benefit for this service is included in the payment/allowance for another service/procedure that has already been adjudicated.
CARC 231Mutually exclusive procedures cannot be done in the same day/setting.

What RARC M80 actually means

RARC M80 indicates the service was denied because another, previously processed service for the same patient on the same session/date makes it non-payable. It typically pairs with CARC 18 (duplicate) or CARC 97 (bundling). Confirm whether the two services were genuinely distinct; if they were, apply the correct distinct-procedural-service modifier and submit a corrected claim.

Common root causes

  • Service billed on the same date as another, already-paid service that triggers a same-session denial rule.
  • Two genuinely distinct services billed without a distinct-procedural-service modifier.

Prevention checklist

  • NCCI and payer same-session edits at charge entry.
  • Modifier education for distinct-session billing (59, 76, 77, X{EPSU}).

Resolution & appeal strategy — step by step

Because RARC M80 is supplemental to a CARC, the resolution path usually starts by fixing the underlying adjustment reason. A formal appeal of the RARC alone is rarely necessary.

  1. 1Work the underlying CARC (usually 18 or 97).
  2. 2For distinct services, apply the correct modifier and submit a corrected claim with op-note support.
Sample reconsideration language referencing RARC M80
[Provider letterhead] Re: Reconsideration — Claim #{claim_number}, CARC 18 / RARC M80 Member: {member_name} · Member ID: {member_id} Date(s) of Service: {dos} The 835 remittance on {remittance_date} carried RARC M80: "Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient." We request reconsideration. The attached documentation rebuts the remark code: 1. [State the fact that rebuts the remark — authorization number, primary 835, modifier rationale, LCD citation, etc.] 2. [Reference the paired CARC and the corresponding fix] 3. [Attach the supporting document listed in step 1] Attached: {list supporting documents} Please process this line under the member's benefits. Contact the billing office at {provider_phone} for questions. Sincerely, {billing_manager_name}, {credentials}

Edit the bracketed fields before sending. Payer-specific reconsideration forms are often required — check the provider portal first.

How common is RARC M80?

Platform frequency
Pending ETL

Platform frequency ranks publish once the anonymized denial-rate pipeline reaches the publication threshold (strategy §12 Phase 2).

How QuickRCM handles RARC M80

QuickRCM reads RARC M80 alongside its paired CARC in the 835 LQ segment and routes the line to the correct worker queue with the right documentation already attached:

  • Denial routing rules tuned to the CARC+RARC pair — the paired combination tells QuickRCM which documentation the payer will accept.
  • Reconsideration template for this exact remark code pulls the supporting facts from the claim automatically.
  • Pre-submission scrubs that catch the preventable drivers surfaced on this page before the 837 leaves the clearinghouse.
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Frequently asked questions — RARC M80

What does RARC M80 mean?

RARC M80 is an X12 Remittance Advice Remark Code. The official X12 definition is: "Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient." It is supplemental to a Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC) on the same 835 line.

Which CARC is paired with RARC M80?

RARC M80 is most commonly paired with CARC 18, CARC 97, CARC 231. The CARC is the financial adjustment reason; the RARC is the informational remark. Fix the paired CARC first — the RARC usually clears with the corrected claim.

How do I resolve a RARC M80 remark on a remit?

Start from the root cause: Service billed on the same date as another, already-paid service that triggers a same-session denial rule. First step: Work the underlying CARC (usually 18 or 97). Because RARCs are supplemental, the resolution is almost always to address the paired CARC rather than appeal the RARC alone.

Where does RARC M80 appear on the 835 ERA?

RARC M80 is carried on the 835 Loop 2110 LQ segment alongside the CARC in the CAS segment of the same service line. The code and its X12 description also print on the paper EOB in the "Remark Code" or "Remark" column next to the corresponding denial or adjustment reason.

Is RARC M80 the same as ICD-10 code M80?

No. RARC M80 is a remittance-advice remark code published by X12 and carried on the 835. Any ICD-10 code with the same letters and digits is a diagnosis code on the 837 HI segment — a completely different code set maintained by the WHO/CMS. Use the transaction context (835 = RARC; 837 = ICD-10) to disambiguate.

Disclaimer

This page is operational reference for medical-billing professionals. It is not legal, clinical, or contractual advice. X12 code descriptors are maintained by the X12 External Code Lists; always verify against the current X12 release and the payer's own published policy before submitting or appealing a claim.