Remark Code N479 on Your EOB — Meaning & What to Do
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC)
What remark code N479 means: The Explanation of Benefits from the primary insurer is missing.
What to do about remark code N479: Provide the primary insurer's EOB to the provider.
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 N479.
Related codes
RARC N522This is a duplicate of a service already submitted.
RARC N1You may be able to appeal this decision — see your plan's appeal rights.
RARC M15Separately billed services are included in the main service's payment.
RARC N4Missing or incomplete information about other insurance is holding up the claim.
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Frequently asked questions about Remark code N479
What does remark code N479 mean on my EOB?
The Explanation of Benefits from the primary insurer is missing.
What should I do about remark code N479?
Provide the primary insurer's EOB to the provider.
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