A3Denial Code (CARC)Deactivated
A3 Denial Code (Deactivated)
A3 is a retired claim adjustment reason code. Payers stopped using it on 10/16/2003.
Seeing A3 on a Remittance?
- A3 was retired effective 10/16/2003 and should not appear on new remittances.
- If A3 appears on an old ERA you are reworking, interpret it per the remittance date, then follow the current code's guidance for any corrected claim.