N620Remark Code (RARC)ActiveInformational Alert
N620 Remark Code - Quality Reporting Alert
The N620 remark code indicates that the procedure code listed is being used solely for quality reporting or informational purposes. This means it is not associated with a payment adjustment or denial but serves as a notification regarding the nature of the procedure code.
What This Alert Tells You
As an informational alert, the N620 remark code does not accompany any specific adjustment or reason code. Its purpose is to inform the provider about the use of the procedure code without affecting reimbursement.
Common Scenarios
1A provider submits a claim including a specific procedure code for a patient encounter and receives an 835/ERA that includes the N620 remark code.
→ In this situation, the N620 remark code indicates that the procedure code submitted is being used for quality reporting and does not impact payment.
2A billing office receives a remittance advice showing the N620 alert after billing for a procedure that is meant for data collection rather than reimbursement.
→ The appearance of the N620 alert means the procedure code is acknowledged as part of quality metrics, but the payer will not make a payment based on this code.
3After submitting a claim for a preventive service, the billing department sees the N620 remark code in the remittance advice.
→ The N620 remark suggests that the preventive service code is utilized for tracking quality measures and will not result in a payment adjustment.
What to Do
- Do not take any specific action based on this alert; it does not require resubmission or correction.
- Use the information to understand that the procedure code is for quality reporting purposes only.
What to Check
- Review the procedure code listed on the claim to confirm it is indeed for quality reporting.
- Check the payer's policy regarding the use of procedure codes for quality metrics to understand their implications.
- Look at the claim submission documentation to ensure that the correct procedure code was billed.