Claim adjustment reason code
Denial code CO-182 meaning
CARC 182, usually seen as CO-182: The modifier was not valid on the date of service.
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- Reason code
- CARC 182
- Short name
- Modifier invalid on the date of service
- Plain meaning
- The modifier was not valid on the date of service.
- Group codes
- CO-182: Contractual obligation. The provider absorbs the amount under its contract or the payer's rules. Do not bill the patient for it.
Plain-English summary written by Rivvi. X12 owns the CARC list and its exact wording, which is not reproduced here. Read it on the X12 CARC list (list dated November 1, 2025, checked October 23, 2026). This page does not decide how a claim is paid.
Common causes
- A modifier was deleted, or was billed before its effective date.
What to check before resubmitting
- Check the modifier against the CMS HCPCS file for that quarter.
- Correct and resubmit.
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Questions
What does denial code CO-182 mean?
The modifier was not valid on the date of service. This is Rivvi's plain-English summary of CARC 182. X12's exact wording is on x12.org.
How do I fix CO-182?
Check the modifier against the CMS HCPCS file for that quarter. Correct and resubmit.
Can I bill the patient for CO-182?
With group code CO, no. CO means the provider absorbs the amount under its contract or the payer's rules.
Which group codes come with CARC 182?
Most often CO (contractual obligation). The group code, not the reason code, says who owes the amount.
What is the difference between a CARC and a RARC?
A claim adjustment reason code (CARC) says why a claim line was paid differently than billed. A remittance advice remark code (RARC) adds detail, such as which field is missing.