CO-P2Contractual ObligationWorkers' Comp & Auto
CO-P2 Denial Code: Not work-related — WC not liable
The workers' comp carrier determined the injury/illness isn't work-related — WC won't pay.
Why CO-P2 happens
- ●Compensability denied by the WC carrier
- ●Non-work condition billed to WC by intake error
How to fix a CO-P2 denial
- 1
Bill the patient's health plan with the WC denial attached — health plans require it
- 2
The patient may dispute compensability through the WC system; track the outcome
How to prevent it
Get the claim number and compensability status before treating 'work injury' walk-ins as WC.
Drowning in CO-P2 denials?
OakClaim works every denial within 48 hours and builds prevention rules so they stop recurring.