Remark Code N265 on Your EOB — Meaning & What to Do
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC)
What remark code N265 means: The ordering provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
What to do about remark code N265: Ask the provider to add the correct ordering-provider information.
Remark codes add detail to a claim decision. They appear alongside the main adjustment codes on your Explanation of Benefits or remittance notice, giving the specific reason behind remark code N265.
Related codes
RARC N210You may appeal this decision.
RARC N286The referring provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
RARC N180This item or service doesn't meet the criteria for coverage.
RARC N290The rendering provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
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Frequently asked questions about Remark code N265
What does remark code N265 mean on my EOB?
The ordering provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
What should I do about remark code N265?
Ask the provider to add the correct ordering-provider information.
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