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CO - Contractual ObligationCoding/Billing
Denial Code CO-130: Claim Submission Not Completed
What Does Code 130 Mean?
Claim submission fee was not included with the claim or is insufficient. Some workers' comp or auto payers require a submission fee.
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?
Missing or incorrect filing/submission fee for the payer.
How to Resolve It
- 1Verify if a submission fee is required
- 2Include the correct fee and resubmit
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