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193
CO - Contractual ObligationPayment Adjustment
Denial Code CO-193: HCPCS/CPT Originally Denied - Now Payable
What Does Code 193 Mean?
Original payment decision reversed. This service was originally denied but is now being approved for payment.
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?
Appeal was successful or the payer reversed their initial decision.
How to Resolve It
- 1Verify the correct payment amount
- 2Update your records to reflect the reversal
- 3No further action needed unless payment amount is incorrect
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