Reason Code 22 | Remark Codes MA04 - JA DME
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Reason Code 22 | Remark Codes MA04
Code | Description |
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Reason Code: 22 | This care may be covered by another payer per coordination of benefits |
Remark Codes: MA04 | Secondary payment cannot be considered without the identity of or payment information from the primary payer. The information was either not reported or was illegible |
Common Reasons for Denial
- This claim appears to be covered by a primary payer. The primary payer information was either not reported or was illegible
Next Step
- Correct claim and resubmit as a new claim
How to Avoid Future Denials
- Always verify eligibility and ask the Medicare Secondary Payer Questions
- If Medicare is secondary, ensure that primary payer information is included on claim and is legible
- If the beneficiary believes Medicare should be primary, that may be requested by the beneficiary, by contacting the MSP Contractor at 1-855-798-2627
Last Updated Tue, 06 Dec 2022 15:35:54 +0000