CARCContractual Obligation
CARC 182: Procedure modifier was invalid on the date of service
A modifier attached to the procedure code wasn't valid for the date the service was performed.
What this means for your claim
Modifiers, like procedure codes, are added and retired over time. An outdated or invalid modifier for a given service date will cause the claim to be adjusted or rejected.
What to do next
- 1
Ask your provider to confirm the modifier used was valid for your date of service.
- 2
Request a corrected claim with the appropriate modifier.
- 3
Compare the corrected EOB to the original to confirm the adjustment was resolved.
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