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adjustment reason

adj_rsn
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The code explaining why a claim was adjusted or denied (from 835 response).

Standard Abbreviation

adj_rsn

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  adj_rsn VARCHAR(100),  -- adjustment reason
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  adj_rsn as adjustment_reason
FROM claims;

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