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M85 Remark Code - Review of Evaluation and Management Services
The M85 remark code indicates that the claim has been subjected to a review of physician evaluation and management services. This suggests that the payer is assessing the medical necessity or appropriateness of the billed services. It does not imply a denial but rather a review process that may affect payment outcomes.
How It Relates to the Denial
Typically, M85 accompanies a Claim Adjustment Reason Code that indicates a reduction or adjustment in payment due to review processes. The combination signals that while the claim is not denied, it is under scrutiny regarding the evaluation and management services provided.
Common Scenarios
1A claim for an office visit with a code for evaluation and management services was submitted and received a payment reduction on the remittance advice.
→ The M85 remark code indicates that the payment reduction was due to a review of the evaluation and management services, and the payer is analyzing the necessity of those services.
2A provider submitted a claim for a comprehensive evaluation, and the remittance shows a decrease in payment along with M85 noted.
→ The presence of M85 suggests that the payer is reviewing the appropriateness of the evaluation services billed, which may lead to adjustments in the payment.
3A group practice billed for multiple evaluation and management services, and the remittance indicated adjustments with M85 included.
→ Here, M85 points to the fact that the payer is reviewing the medical necessity of the services provided in the claim, likely leading to adjustments based on that review.
What to Do
- Monitor the claim status for any further updates regarding the review outcome.
- Be prepared to provide additional documentation if requested by the payer regarding the evaluation and management services.
What to Check
- The Claim Adjustment Reason Code that accompanies M85 for specific details on the adjustment.
- Documentation of the evaluation and management services submitted for the claim.
- Any prior authorizations or medical necessity criteria that were met for the services rendered.