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144
CO - Contractual ObligationPayment Adjustment
Denial Code CO-144: Managed Care Withhold
What Does Code 144 Mean?
A managed care withholding amount has been deducted from the payment. This is a contractual withhold that may be returned based on performance.
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?
Standard managed care risk pool withhold per the provider's contract.
How to Resolve It
- 1Verify the withhold percentage matches your contract
- 2Track for year-end settlement/reconciliation
- 3No immediate action typically required
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