N800Remark Code (RARC)Active
N800 Remark Code - Only One Service Date Allowed
The N800 remark code indicates that the claim submitted contains multiple service dates, but only one service date is permitted per claim. This remark supplements the primary adjustment reason code by clarifying the specific issue with the claim submission.
How It Relates to the Denial
The N800 remark code typically accompanies claim adjustment reason codes that indicate a denial or adjustment due to multiple service dates being reported. The combination signals that the payer expects only a single service date per claim submission.
Common Scenarios
1A provider submitted a claim for an office visit that included services provided on two different dates. The claim came back with an adjustment indicating multiple service dates were included.
→ The N800 remark code indicates that the payer will not process the claim as submitted because it violates their policy of allowing only one service date per claim.
2A hospital submitted a claim for a patient admission that included both the admission date and a follow-up date. The remittance advice reflected a denial due to the inclusion of multiple service dates.
→ The N800 remark code signals that the payer is denying the claim based on the presence of more than one service date, which is not allowed.
3A physical therapy practice billed for sessions on two separate days under a single claim. The remittance returned flagged the claim with an adjustment for multiple dates.
→ The appearance of the N800 remark code indicates that the claim cannot be processed because it violates the requirement for a single service date.
What to Do
- Revise the claim to include only one service date.
- If applicable, split the claim into separate submissions for each service date.
What to Check
- Review the submitted claim for multiple service dates.
- Check the payer's claim submission guidelines regarding service dates.
- Look for the primary claim adjustment reason code on the remittance to identify the specific issue.