Medical Billing Blog: Tips and Industry Updates

Our medical billing blog shares practical tips, coding changes and industry updates to help your practice get paid faster.

Written by our billing and credentialing team. Browse articles on denial management, A/R management, medical coding and credentialing.

CO 27 denial code explained: expenses incurred after coverage terminated
Accounts Receivable (A/R) Management • Oct 2026

What the CO 27 Denial Code Means and How to Respond

The CO 27 denial code means the payer says the patient’s coverage had ended before the date of…

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CO-50 denial code guide: provider responsible, not medically necessary, policy rules, appeal with records
Denial Management • Oct 2026

What the CO-50 Denial Code Means and How to Overturn It

The CO 50 denial code means the payer decided a service was not medically necessary under its coverage…

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CO-197 denial code guide: provider responsible, no valid authorization, match details, correct or appeal
Denial Management • Oct 2026

CO-197 Denials: Why Authorization Is Missing and What to Do

The CO 197 denial code means the payer found no valid precertification, authorization or notification for a service…

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