Remittance advice remark code
Remark code N180 meaning
RARC N180: The item or service does not meet the criteria for the category it was billed under.
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- Remark code
- RARC N180
- Short name
- Does not meet the billed category
- Plain meaning
- The item or service does not meet the criteria for the category it was billed under.
- 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 code category and the item's specifications.
Reason codes it often comes with
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Questions
What does remark code N180 mean?
The item or service does not meet the criteria for the category it was billed under. This is Rivvi's plain-English summary of RARC N180. X12's exact wording is on x12.org.
What should I do about N180?
Check the code category and the item's specifications.
Is N180 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 16, 4.
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.