Top Five Reasons for Denials

Announcement for
Behavioral Health Marketplace Providers
Top Five Reasons for Denials
EOB Code
1. BA1
2. MD3
3. 099
4. AZ1
5. 003
Description
Service not a plan benefit, use of service code 510
Modifier inappropriate
Duplicate charge previously submitted
No authorization for services
Member not enrolled on date of service
How to Fix These Common Reasons for Denial
1. EOB BA1 – Resubmit the claim using service code 513 instead of 510.
2. EOB MD3 – Modifiers are not required for Marketplace, use rendering
individual NPI.
3. EOB 099 – Claim has already been processed. Allow 30 days for
electronic and 45 days for paper submission.
4. EOB AZ1 – Prior Authorization was lifted for outpatient therapy
services on 2/1/14. All other services require prior authorization.
5. EOB 003 – Check member eligibility on myMDwise web portal for
specific date of service.
Dispute Process
Our dispute process along with the dispute form can be found on our
website at MDwise.org/forms/claims.
If you have additional questions, please contact Marketplace customer
service at 1-855-417-5615.