N93Remark Code (RARC)Active
N93 Remark Code - Separate Claims for Each Place of Service
The N93 remark code indicates that a separate claim is required for each place of service. When services are provided at multiple locations, they cannot be included in a single claim submission.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N93 remark typically accompanies adjustment reason codes that indicate a claim was denied due to billing multiple locations on one claim. The combination signals that the payer expects claims to be split by place of service to ensure proper processing.
Common Scenarios
1A facility bills for a patient who received physical therapy services at two different locations in a single claim. The remittance returns with a denial indicating the need for separate claims.
→ The N93 remark is clarifying that the denial is due to the fact that services at multiple sites require individual claims, indicating a need for the provider to resubmit the claims separately.
2A provider submits a claim for laboratory services performed at both an in-house lab and an outside facility on the same claim form. The remittance response includes an adjustment stating services must be billed separately.
→ The N93 remark signifies that the payer is instructing the provider that each laboratory service location must be billed on its own claim, necessitating a resubmission.
3A physician bills for a consultation that occurred in two different hospitals on the same date. The remittance advises that the claim cannot be processed as submitted.
→ Here, the N93 remark indicates that the payer cannot process the claim because services rendered at different locations must be submitted as separate claims.
What to Do
- Separate the claims by place of service for resubmission. Ensure each location's services are billed on individual claims.
What to Check
- Review the claim details to identify all places of service included in the submission.
- Consult the original claim form to confirm how services were billed across different locations.
- Check the payer's guidelines for any specific instructions regarding billing for multiple locations.