Reason Code 31 - JD DME
Reason Code: 31
Code | Description |
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Reason Code: 31 | Patient cannot be identified as our insured. |
Common Reasons for Denial
- Incorrect Medicare number was submitted on the claim.
- Beneficiary is not enrolled in Medicare.
Next Step
- Check eligibility for beneficiary in Noridian Medicare Portal
- Correct and resubmit as a new claim.
How to Avoid Future Denials
- If the record on file is incorrect, the beneficiary's family/estate must contact the Social Security Administration to have records corrected.