3-digit Medicare reason codes and 4-digit Medicare return codes

Medicare reason codes are used when services are rejected in claims lodged for Medicare benefits. These codes help to explain why the services were rejected and what actions you can take.

Medicare return codes are used when you lodge a claim for Medicare benefits using ECLIPSE and the claim is rejected. These codes help to explain why the claim was rejected and what actions you can take.

Learn more about these codes and download a complete list of codes 3-digit reason codes and 4-digit return codes here.

Bupa rejection codes

Bupa rejection codes are used when you submit a claim to Bupa and the claim is rejected. These codes help to explain why the claim was rejected. A list of actively used Bupa rejection codes and suggested actions are listed below.

Code

Description

When a claim is rejected

L46 Facility ID invalid or not supplied Resubmit with the correct facility ID