N332Remark Code (RARC)Active
N332 Remark Code - Missing Prior Hospital Discharge Date
The N332 remark code indicates that there is a missing, incomplete, or invalid prior hospital discharge date related to the claim being processed. This remark supplements an existing Claim Adjustment Reason Code, providing additional context regarding the discharge date's significance for payment determination.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N332 remark typically accompanies a claim adjustment reason code that pertains to the evaluation of the discharge date. This combination signals that the payer requires accurate discharge date information to process the claim correctly.
Common Scenarios
1A facility billed for a follow-up outpatient service shortly after a patient's hospital stay, but the remittance shows an adjustment for incomplete information.
→ The N332 remark suggests that the claim was adjusted due to the absence or inaccuracy of the hospital discharge date, which the payer needed to validate the service.
2A claim for a rehabilitation service was submitted, but the remittance indicated an adjustment because the prior hospital discharge date was not included in the claim.
→ The presence of the N332 remark means the payer could not process the claim as submitted due to missing discharge date information, which is essential for determining coverage.
3An inpatient hospital claim was denied, and the remittance advised that the prior discharge date was invalid or missing, prompting a review of the claim.
→ The N332 remark points to the necessity of a correct prior hospital discharge date, which the payer uses to assess the claim's validity and related services.
What to Do
- Review the claim to ensure the prior hospital discharge date is accurately recorded.
- If the discharge date is missing, obtain the correct date from the patient's medical records and resubmit the claim.
- If the discharge date is incorrect, update it and submit the claim with the corrected information.
What to Check
- The patient's medical record for the correct prior hospital discharge date.
- The claim submission to confirm the discharge date is included and accurate.
- Any related claim adjustment reason code that accompanies the N332 remark for additional context.