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CO-109 Denial Code

What it means

You sent the claim to the wrong insurer (or wrong plan). This payer isn't responsible for it.

Why it happens

Outdated insurance on file, wrong plan ID, or the service belongs to a different carrier/network.

What to do

Confirm the correct payer and plan, update the info with the provider, and have the claim resubmitted to the right insurer.

Can you appeal it?

Resubmit to the correct payer rather than appeal.

Official description

Claim/service not covered by this payer/contractor; send to the correct payer.

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