MA28Remark Code (RARC)ActiveInformational Alert
MA28 Remark Code - Informational Alert for Providers
The MA28 remark code informs billers that the notice received is purely for informational purposes. It indicates that a physician or supplier who did not accept assignment is not considered a party to the determination made by the payer.
What This Alert Tells You
As an ALERT remark, MA28 is not associated with any specific adjustments or denial reason codes. It serves to clarify the status of the physician or supplier's involvement regarding the payer's determination.
Common Scenarios
1A physician receives an 835 remittance report after providing services without accepting assignment. The remittance includes the MA28 remark code.
→ The MA28 remark indicates that the physician has no additional rights to appeal the payer's decision solely based on receiving this notice.
2A supplier receives a notification about a claim determination for a service rendered without accepting assignment. The remittance includes the MA28 alert.
→ The MA28 remark clarifies that the supplier is not a party to the determination and has no new appeal rights granted by this notice.
3A provider reviews an 835 file and notices the MA28 remark code alongside other claim details regarding non-assignment.
→ The MA28 alert is a reminder that the notice does not alter the provider's rights regarding the original claim determination.
What to Do
- Do not take any action based on the MA28 remark code, as it is informational only.
- Expect no changes to your appeal rights or responsibilities from this notice.
What to Check
- Review the claim submission details to confirm if assignment was accepted or not.
- Check payer regulations or instructions for existing appeal rights regarding the claim in question.
- Verify if any other remark codes accompany this notice that may require action or attention.