Update to CARC and RARC codes for use with MREP 4.6

An updated remittance advice remark code (RARC) and claim adjustment reason code (CARC) “Codes.ini” file is now available for the provider / supplier community to import into their current version of Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) software. 

To download the updated “Codes.ini” file, please follow these steps:

  1. Navigate to CMS’ Medicare Remit Easy Print (MREP) page

  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page

  3. Select the Medicare Remit Easy Print - Version 4.6 (ZIP) link, select open, and save the Codes.ini file to your computer.

  4. Download the Medicare Remit Easy Print User Guide, Version 4.6 found on the same CMS page linked above. Follow the instructions on page 66 in the “Working with MREP Remittances Advices” section - How to Update (Import) the CARC / RARC codes.