N672Remark Code (RARC)ActiveInformational Alert
N672 Remark Code: Health Insurance Offset Alert
The N672 remark code indicates that an amount has been applied to a Health Insurance Offset. This alert serves as a notification for the billing office regarding the application of funds in relation to health insurance offsets, but does not indicate any adjustments to the claim itself.
What This Alert Tells You
As an informational alert, the N672 remark code typically accompanies claims where health insurance offsets are relevant. It does not signal a specific adjustment or denial, but rather informs the provider of the financial activity related to the offset.
Common Scenarios
1A provider received an 835 remittance for a patient who has multiple health insurance policies. The remittance included the N672 remark code.
→ In this scenario, the N672 remark code is informing the provider that some of the payment has been allocated to a health insurance offset. This indicates that the payer has adjusted the payment based on other insurance coverage.
2After submitting a claim for a procedure, the provider notices the N672 remark on the remittance advice indicating an adjustment related to health insurance.
→ The presence of the N672 remark code in this case signifies that the payment has been impacted by a health insurance offset, alerting the provider to review the patient's insurance details.
3A hospital receives payment for a series of services, and the N672 remark appears on the remittance advice for several claims.
→ This remark indicates that the amounts for those claims have been adjusted due to health insurance offsets, and the hospital should be aware of this financial adjustment.
What to Do
- Do not take any action based on this remark, as it is informational only.
- Expect that the amounts indicated have been properly adjusted for health insurance offsets.
What to Check
- Review the patient's insurance coverage for any offsets that may apply.
- Check the payment details to understand how the health insurance offset affects the total payment received.
- Consult the remittance advice for any additional comments or alerts that may provide further context.