OA-276Other AdjustmentCoordination of Benefits
OA-276 Denial Code: Prior-payer-denied services not covered
Services the prior payer(s) denied aren't covered by this payer either — the denial follows the claim downstream.
Why OA-276 happens
- ●Secondary billed for services the primary denied on coverage grounds
How to fix a OA-276 denial
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Resolve the primary denial first — overturn it and both payers reprocess
How to prevent it
Don't cascade denied lines to secondaries expecting different outcomes.
Drowning in OA-276 denials?
OakClaim works every denial within 48 hours and builds prevention rules so they stop recurring.