Solving the CO253 Denial Code Once and For All
Dealing with the co253 denial code is one of those annoying hurdles that can really slow down your billing workflow and mess with your cash flow. If you've spent any time looking at a Remittance Advice (RA) or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB), you've probably seen this code pop up and wondered why the insurance company is suddenly refusing to pay for a service you know was performed. It's frustrating, especially when you feel like you did everything by the book, but the "not separately payable" message is a common thorn in the side of medical billers everywhere. ...