Remark Code N286 on Your EOB — Meaning & What to Do
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC)
What remark code N286 means: The referring provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
What to do about remark code N286: Ask the provider to add the correct referring-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 N286.
Related codes
RARC N265The ordering provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
RARC N290The rendering provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
RARC N210You may appeal this decision.
RARC N347Your Medicare coverage for this item/service has a frequency limit.
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Frequently asked questions about Remark code N286
What does remark code N286 mean on my EOB?
The referring provider's ID (NPI) is missing or invalid.
What should I do about remark code N286?
Ask the provider to add the correct referring-provider information.
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