Avoiding CO-16 Denials for Missing Information
CMS requires that immunizations and injectible drugs include the 11 digit NDC code be submitted on the claim. The FDA website and the packaging label generally only list 10 digits. The NDC code is a unique 10 digit, 3-segment number. The first segment is the labeler code, the second segment is the product code and the third is the package code. The configuration will be in one of the following formats:
4-4-2 or 5-3-2 or 5-4-1
The code submitted must use the following format: 5-4-2
Therefore, when you enter the NDC code in the Kareo procedure file, follow the format rule of 5-4-2.
Example:
On a code on the packaging label is 4-4-2, you enter a leading zero in the first segment.
On a code that is 5-3-2, enter a leading zero on the second segment.
On a code that is a 5-4-1, enter a leading zero on the third segment.
This will stop any CO-16 denials for missing information.
Bob Nichols
Medical Billing Services & Solutions
Chesapeake, VA
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