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CO - Contractual ObligationCoverage
Denial Code CO-201: Workers' Compensation Exclusion
What Does Code 201 Mean?
Service is excluded under the patient's workers' compensation plan. The service is not covered under the workers' comp claim.
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?
Service not related to the work injury, or exceeds workers' comp coverage.
How to Resolve It
- 1Verify the service is related to the work injury
- 2If unrelated, bill the patient's health insurance
- 3Appeal with documentation of the injury relationship
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