71 Denial Code (Deactivated) – Use 23

71 is a retired claim adjustment reason code. Payers stopped using it on 06/30/2000. Current remittances use 23 instead.

Seeing 71 on a Remittance?

71 was retired effective 06/30/2000 and should not appear on new remittances.
Payers now report this situation with 23 — check that page for current guidance.
Official retirement note: Use code 23.
If 71 appears on an old ERA you are reworking, interpret it per the remittance date, then follow the current code's guidance for any corrected claim.