Remittance advice remark code
Remark code M25 meaning
RARC M25: The information sent does not show the need for this level of service.
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- Remark code
- RARC M25
- Short name
- Level of service not supported
- Plain meaning
- The information sent does not show the need for this level of service.
- 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
- Check the documentation against the level billed.
Reason codes it often comes with
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Questions
What does remark code M25 mean?
The information sent does not show the need for this level of service. This is Rivvi's plain-English summary of RARC M25. X12's exact wording is on x12.org.
What should I do about M25?
Check the documentation against the level billed.
Is M25 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 codes 150, 50.
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.