N748Remark Code (RARC)Active
N748 Remark Code - Missing Hospital Charges Adjustment
The N748 remark code indicates that the adjustment made to the claim is due to the absence of related hospital charges. This means that the payer could not process the claim fully because they did not receive the necessary hospital documentation associated with the billed services.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N748 code typically accompanies a Claim Adjustment Reason Code that reflects a denial or adjustment related to incomplete documentation. It signals that the payer expects additional information to support the claim, specifically the missing hospital charges.
Common Scenarios
1A facility billed for a surgical procedure but received an adjustment indicating the claim was denied due to missing hospital charges.
→ In this case, the N748 remark points to the need for the hospital charges to be submitted to complete the processing of the claim.
2An outpatient service claim was submitted, but the remittance shows an adjustment due to lack of related hospital charges.
→ Here, the N748 remark suggests that the claim cannot be finalized without obtaining and submitting the relevant hospital charges.
3A claim for diagnostic testing was adjusted, and the remittance indicated that related hospital charges were not received.
→ This means the N748 remark is highlighting that the payer requires the hospital charges to proceed with the claim.
What to Do
- Obtain the missing hospital charges documentation and submit it as required by the payer.
- Ensure that all related charges are correctly itemized and submitted with the claim to avoid future adjustments.
What to Check
- Review the original claim submission for completeness and ensure that all related hospital charges were included.
- Check the payer's documentation requests or guidelines to confirm what specific hospital charges are needed.
- Examine the Claim Adjustment Reason Code that accompanies the N748 remark for additional context on the adjustment.