N362: The number of Days or Units of Service exceeds our acceptable maximum
More days or units were billed than the payer's system allows for this code within the applicable period, such as a per-day or per-year frequency limit.
Corrective actions
- 1
Check the payer's frequency or unit limit for the code
Look up the specific medically unlikely edit (MUE) or plan benefit limit for the code to see the maximum allowed units per day or per period.
- 2
Correct units or split the claim, and appeal if medically necessary
If the units billed were a data-entry error, correct and resubmit; if the higher volume was medically necessary, submit an appeal with documentation showing why the standard maximum was exceeded.
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