N132Remark Code (RARC)ActiveInformational Alert
N132 Remark Code: Payment Alert for Excluded Providers
The N132 remark code indicates that payments will stop for services provided by a provider who has been debarred or excluded by the US Government after a 30-day grace period. This alert serves as a notification to providers that they need to take action regarding their status to avoid disruptions in payment.
What This Alert Tells You
As an alert remark code, N132 is informational and does not accompany any specific adjustment or denial reason code. It serves to inform providers of the potential cessation of payments due to their exclusion status.
Common Scenarios
1A provider receives an 835 remittance and sees the N132 remark code after submitting claims for services rendered in the past month.
→ In this case, the N132 alert is warning the provider that they have been debarred or excluded, and payments for future services will cease after the 30-day grace period.
2A billing office notices the N132 remark on remittances for a provider who has been previously informed of their exclusion status.
→ This alert confirms that the billing office should prepare for the discontinuation of payments after the grace period, prompting them to consider alternative arrangements for services rendered.
What to Do
- Monitor the provider's debarment status and take necessary actions to resolve any issues before the grace period ends.
- Communicate with the provider regarding their exclusion status and discuss potential next steps.
What to Check
- The provider's exclusion status with the US Government's debarment list.
- Any previous notifications sent to the provider regarding their debarment or exclusion.
- Internal records of claims submitted by the excluded provider to assess the impact on future payments.