CO-137Contractual ObligationPayment Adjustment
CO-137 Denial Code: Regulatory surcharges / health taxes
State or federal surcharges, assessments, or health-related taxes reflected on the remit.
Why CO-137 happens
- ●State surcharge programs (e.g., NY HCRA) applied to the claim
How to fix a CO-137 denial
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Post per the applicable surcharge program; reconcile rates annually
How to prevent it
Track surcharge programs in every state where you bill.
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