Healthcare Error Code
Healthcare Insurance / Medical Billing
Remittance Advice Remark Codes (RARC)
N290 | Missing/incomplete provider identifier
Industry
Healthcare
Canonical
/healthcare/error-codes/n290/
Last Updated
Feb 25, 2026
Summary
This code indicates that required provider identification information was missing or incomplete.
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What This Code Means
N290 is applied when provider identifiers do not meet payer requirements. Accurate provider identification is necessary for claim adjudication. This remark indicates a data validation issue rather than a coverage decision. The claim may be eligible for reprocessing once corrected. It does not imply that the service is non-covered.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- Remittance advice remarks
- Claim rejection reports
- Payer portal claim details
Why This Code Appears
- Missing or incorrect provider identifier
- Identifier does not match payer records
- Incomplete enrollment information
What Typically Happens Next
- Claim processing is halted
- Reprocessing may occur after correction
- Payment is delayed
What This Code Is Not
- It is not a denial of coverage
- It is not a contractual adjustment
- It is not patient responsibility
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Verify provider identifiers
- □ Confirm enrollment status
- □ Review payer submission guidelines
Notes And Edge Cases
Provider enrollment status can affect identifier validation. Updates to payer records may take time to reflect.
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