N184Remark Code (RARC)Active
N184 Remark Code - Rebill Components Separately
The N184 remark code indicates that the biller should submit the technical and professional components of a service as separate claims. This remark supplements a Claim Adjustment Reason Code that has already been applied to the claim, providing further guidance on how to correct the billing.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N184 remark code typically accompanies adjustment reason codes that indicate a need for rebilling. The combination signals that the payer expects distinct claims for technical and professional components rather than a bundled submission.
Common Scenarios
1A hospital submits a claim for a surgery that includes both technical and professional services bundled together. The remittance advice returns with a claim adjustment reason indicating a denial due to improper billing.
→ The N184 remark code signals that the payer requires these components to be billed separately, guiding the biller to address the issue of bundling.
2A physician's office bills for a diagnostic test that includes both the interpretation and the technical aspects in one claim. The remittance shows an adjustment for improper billing.
→ Here, the N184 remark code clarifies that the biller must separate the charges for the technical work and the professional interpretation to meet the payer's requirements.
3A facility submits a claim for radiology services that includes both the image capture and the radiologist's reading as a single line item. The remittance advises of a denial with an adjustment reason code.
→ In this instance, the N184 remark code indicates the necessity of rebilling the technical and professional components as individual claims.
What to Do
- Rebill the technical component and the professional component as separate claims.
- Ensure each claim includes the appropriate modifiers, if necessary, to clearly distinguish the components.
What to Check
- Verify the original claim submission to confirm whether the technical and professional components were billed together.
- Review the payer's guidelines on billing for technical versus professional components.
- Check the adjustment reason code that accompanies the N184 remark for additional context on the denial.