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Claim Adjustment Reason Code

CARC
claims
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;

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