Reason Code 7R139 - JF Part A

Reason Code Narrative

THIS IS A RAC DENIAL FOR INPATIENT COULD HAVE BEEN OUTPATIENT.

Common Reason Code Errors

• Recovery Auditor (RA) determined based on information received from Additional Document Request (ADR) that services could have been provided at an outpatient level

Common Reason Code Corrections

• A Redetermination may be submitted if provider feels that sending additional documentation will support need for service(s) provided. Request should include:
  • All applicable supporting medical documentation
  • Corrected UB-04 form
• If agree with RA decision, providers can submit Part B claims for reasonable and necessary Part A hospital claim denials. Also known as A/B rebilling.

Direct Data Entry (DDE) users can view remarks section for additional clarification.

Resources

• CMS Internet Only Manual (IOM), Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 4, Section 240.1
• Remittance Advice Remark Code List

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