Denial Code 193 (CO-193, PR-193) — Meaning & What to Do
Claim Adjustment Reason Code (CARC)
What denial code 193 means: The original claim was rejected or denied for a coverage reason.
What to do about denial code 193: Ask the provider's billing office to explain or correct this, and resubmit if needed.
CO-193 vs PR-193 vs OA-193: what the prefix means
| Code on your EOB | What the prefix means | Who typically pays |
|---|---|---|
| CO-193 | Contractual obligation — the provider writes the amount off | Usually not the patient |
| PR-193 | Patient responsibility | The patient |
| OA-193 | Other adjustment | Often another payer or plan |
The prefix tells you who is expected to absorb the amount; the number (193) tells you why.
Related codes
CARC 192A non-standard adjustment was applied by the plan.
CARC 198Pre-authorization was over the approved limit or number of visits.
CARC 189A not-otherwise-classified code was used when a specific code exists.
CARC 199A revenue code and procedure code don't match.
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Frequently asked questions about Denial code 193
What does denial code 193 mean on my EOB?
The original claim was rejected or denied for a coverage reason.
What should I do about denial code 193?
Ask the provider's billing office to explain or correct this, and resubmit if needed.
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