CO-8Contractual ObligationProvider Enrollment
CO-8 Denial Code: Procedure code inconsistent with provider type/specialty
The procedure code is inconsistent with the provider type or specialty (taxonomy).
Why CO-8 happens
- ●Rendering provider's taxonomy doesn't support the billed service
- ●Wrong rendering NPI on the claim line
How to fix a CO-8 denial
- 1
Verify the rendering provider and their taxonomy code
- 2
Correct the NPI/taxonomy or reassign to the correct provider
How to prevent it
Map billable services to provider taxonomies in your PM system.
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