CO-20Contractual ObligationCoordination of Benefits
CO-20 Denial Code: Injury covered by liability carrier
This injury/illness is covered by the liability carrier.
Why CO-20 happens
- ●Auto accident or third-party liability case billed to the health plan
How to fix a CO-20 denial
- 1
Identify the liability carrier and claim number from the patient
- 2
Bill the liability carrier; bill health plan secondary where allowed
How to prevent it
Screen for accident-related visits at registration.
Drowning in CO-20 denials?
OakClaim works every denial within 48 hours and builds prevention rules so they stop recurring.