N337Remark Code (RARC)Active
N337 Remark Code - Missing Secondary Diagnosis Date
The N337 remark code indicates that there is a missing, incomplete, or invalid date associated with a secondary diagnosis. This remark serves to clarify the adjustment made by the accompanying reason code, pointing out that the date for the secondary diagnosis must be accurate and complete for proper claim processing.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N337 remark code typically accompanies adjustment reason codes related to diagnosis issues or claim denials based on insufficient or erroneous information. Together, they signal that the claim cannot be processed correctly due to the identified date issue.
Common Scenarios
1A provider submits a claim for a patient with multiple diagnoses, but the remittance indicates that the secondary diagnosis date is missing.
→ In this case, the N337 remark code highlights that the payer needs a valid date for the secondary diagnosis to process the claim correctly.
2A claim is denied due to a secondary diagnosis being flagged as invalid, and the remittance includes the N337 remark code.
→ The presence of N337 means the payer is indicating that the date associated with the secondary diagnosis is incorrect or not provided, necessitating correction before resubmission.
3A provider receives a remittance for a claim with a secondary diagnosis, and the N337 remark code is noted alongside a claim adjustment reason code for insufficient documentation.
→ Here, N337 points out that the secondary diagnosis date is a critical piece of information that was either omitted or incorrectly stated, which needs rectification.
What to Do
- Verify the date provided for the secondary diagnosis on the claim.
- Correct any inaccuracies in the date and ensure it is complete before resubmitting the claim.
What to Check
- The claim submission to confirm the secondary diagnosis date is included and accurate.
- Documentation supporting the secondary diagnosis to ensure it aligns with the claim dates.
- The payer's guidelines to understand specific date requirements for secondary diagnoses.