N84Remark Code (RARC)ActiveInformational Alert
N84 Remark Code: Further Installment Payments Coming
The N84 remark code alerts the provider that further installment payments are forthcoming. This means that the payer intends to make additional payments for the claim, but they are not included in the current remittance advice.
What This Alert Tells You
As an informational alert, the N84 remark code does not accompany any specific adjustment or reason code. It serves to inform providers about the status of pending payments without indicating any action required on the claim.
Common Scenarios
1A provider submits a claim for a series of services rendered over time and receives an 835 remittance that includes the N84 remark code.
→ This indicates that the payer will be making additional payments for the outstanding balance on the claim, but those payments are not reflected in the current remittance.
2A facility bills for a multi-part procedure and sees the N84 code on their remittance advice after the initial payment has been processed.
→ The N84 remark code signifies that the facility should expect further payments related to the procedure, indicating that the claim is not fully settled yet.
3A medical practice receives a remittance advice showing the N84 remark code after billing for a series of follow-up visits.
→ The presence of the N84 remark code informs the practice that more payments related to those visits will be processed in the future.
What to Do
- Do not take any action based on this remark code; it is for informational purposes only.
- Continue to monitor future remittances for additional payments related to the claim.
What to Check
- Review the claim details to confirm the services billed and their payment structures.
- Check the payer's payment schedule or policy for information regarding installment payments.
- Look for future remittance advices to see when the additional payments are made.