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Claim Adjustment Reason Code
CARCclaims
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The specific code (CARC) explaining why the full charge was not paid (e.g., 45 = Charge exceeds fee schedule).
Standard Abbreviation
CARC
Category
claims
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
carc VARCHAR(100), -- Claim Adjustment Reason Code
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
carc as claim_adjustment_reason_code
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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