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N4N-series (general use)COB & Secondary

N4: Missing prior insurer EOB

The claim needs the prior/primary carrier's explanation of benefits and it wasn't included.

Commonly appears with these denial codes

The denial code gives the category; N4 pinpoints the specific problem. Read them together before touching the claim.

What to do about it

Attach the primary EOB (or transmit COB data electronically) and resubmit to the secondary payer.

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