Remark Code N657 on Your EOB — Meaning & What to Do
Remittance Advice Remark Code (RARC)
What remark code N657 means: This should have been billed with a more specific code.
What to do about remark code N657: Ask the provider's billing office to explain or correct this, and resubmit if needed.
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 N657.
Related codes
RARC N640This charge exceeds the covered amount for the service.
RARC M16Refer to the payer's bulletin or notice for more details.
RARC N620This procedure needs a matching diagnosis to be covered.
RARC M25The information doesn't support the need for this service.
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Frequently asked questions about Remark code N657
What does remark code N657 mean on my EOB?
This should have been billed with a more specific code.
What should I do about remark code N657?
Ask the provider's billing office to explain or correct this, and resubmit if needed.
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