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CO - Contractual ObligationCoding/Billing
Denial Code CO-107: Related/Included in Allowance
What Does Code 107 Mean?
The related or qualifying claim/service was not identified on this claim. This service is considered integral to a previously billed procedure.
Group Code CO (Contractual Obligation): The provider has agreed to accept the payer's determination. The patient is generally not responsible for this amount.
Why Does This Happen?
The service is considered incidental to or included in the primary procedure's global period.
How to Resolve It
- 1Review global surgery rules if applicable
- 2Determine if modifier -79 or -58 applies for staged/related procedures
- 3If unrelated, use modifier -24 or -79 with documentation
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