Reason Code 38050
Published 01/11/2018
FISS Narrative
This home health claim is an exact duplicate of a previously submitted home health claim.
Explanation and Suggestion
This is one of several reason codes that indicates that a duplicate claim has been received in the Medicare claims system (FISS). We encourage you to track submitted claims.
- Reason code 38050 indicates the claim is an exact duplicate of a previously submitted claim
- Paid claims may only be canceled or adjusted. Claims denied by medical review may only be appealed.
- Two job aids are available to assist providers with determining whether a claim should be adjusted, canceled or appealed. The job aids are located on the Palmetto GBA website under Top Links.
- Please notify software vendors if necessary