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N832 Remark Code: Duplicate Occurrence Code Explanation
The N832 remark code indicates that a duplicate occurrence code or occurrence span code has been identified in the claim. This means that the payer has recognized that the same occurrence code or span code has been submitted more than once, which may lead to adjustments in the payment amount.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N832 code typically accompanies a Claim Adjustment Reason Code that identifies the original adjustment related to the duplicate entries. The combination signals that the payer is addressing potential overbilling or incorrect coding related to occurrence codes.
Common Scenarios
1A hospital submits a claim for a patient’s stay with multiple occurrence codes for different service dates. The remittance returns with an adjustment indicating duplicate occurrence codes.
→ The presence of the N832 remark code signifies that the payer flagged one or more occurrence codes as duplicates, suggesting that only one of these codes will be honored for reimbursement.
2A physician's office bills for a procedure that includes an occurrence span code for a lengthy treatment period. The payer responds indicating a duplicate occurrence span code on the remittance advice.
→ With the N832 remark code, the payer is pointing out that the same occurrence span code has been submitted more than once, which may require a review of the billing to correct the duplication.
3A billing office sends in a claim that lists multiple occurrence codes for various diagnostic tests. The remittance shows an adjustment due to duplicate occurrence codes, along with the N832 remark code.
→ The N832 remark code indicates the payer has detected duplicates among the occurrence codes listed, which may necessitate revising the claim to remove the duplicates for proper processing.
What to Do
- Review the occurrence codes submitted on the claim to identify any duplicates.
- Modify the claim to remove any duplicate occurrence codes before resubmission if necessary.
What to Check
- The original claim submission for listed occurrence codes.
- The claim adjustment reason code on the remittance that corresponds to the N832 remark code.
- Payer guidelines on the use of occurrence and occurrence span codes to ensure compliance.