Remittance advice remark code
Remark code M119 meaning
RARC M119: The National Drug Code is missing, incomplete or invalid, or the NDC is inactive.
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- Remark code
- RARC M119
- Short name
- NDC missing or invalid
- Plain meaning
- The National Drug Code is missing, incomplete or invalid, or the NDC is inactive.
- Kind
- Adds detail to the reason code on the same line.
Plain-English summary written by Rivvi. X12 owns the RARC list and its exact wording, which is not reproduced here. Read it on the X12 RARC list (list dated July 1, 2026, checked October 23, 2026). This page does not decide how a claim is paid.
What to check before resubmitting
- Add the 11-digit NDC, the unit qualifier and the quantity for the drug.
- Check the NDC is active in the FDA directory.
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Questions
What does remark code M119 mean?
The National Drug Code is missing, incomplete or invalid, or the NDC is inactive. This is Rivvi's plain-English summary of RARC M119. X12's exact wording is on x12.org.
What should I do about M119?
Add the 11-digit NDC, the unit qualifier and the quantity for the drug. Check the NDC is active in the FDA directory.
Is M119 a denial?
A remark code adds detail to the reason code on the same line. The reason code (CARC) and its group code decide what was denied or adjusted. It is often paired with reason code 16.
What is the difference between a RARC and a CARC?
A remittance advice remark code (RARC) adds detail to a claim adjustment reason code (CARC). The CARC says why the line was adjusted. The RARC often says what to fix.