Get familiar with the most frequently used explanatory codes found on WCB cheques or direct deposit statements to care providers.
Here is a list of the three-letter WCB explanatory codes and descriptions. If an explanatory code is used, the description and code will appear at the bottom of your WCB cheque or direct deposit statement.
For a full list of two-letter explanatory codes used by the Medical Services Branch (MSB) and the WCB for physicians, please view the physician payment schedule.
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Explanatory code |
Description |
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Miscellaneous. |
ACP |
Previously disallowed claim is now accepted. |
ADD |
Addition to a previously paid invoice. |
ADJ |
Payment adjustment. |
DI |
Claim is disallowed, not the WCB's responsibility. |
DUP |
A duplicate payment was reversed. |
ERA |
ERA report was not submitted within the five business days per contract with the Saskatchewan WCB. |
GST |
The WCB is GST exempt. The WCB's GST number is #10786 4258 RT0014. |
HSP |
Not the WCB's responsibility. Please submit to hospital services. |
ICR |
Report incomplete. |
IJA |
This is an interjurisdictional claim and is being handled by another province. The Saskatchewan WCB is not responsible for payment. Please resubmit payment to the correct province. |
LOC |
A service previously paid was reversed because it was paid to the locum. |
MRR |
When multiple reports are received for the same claim on the same day, only one report is payable. |
MSB |
Not the WCB's responsibility. Please submit to the MSB. |
NAP |
The fee code billed for is not approved for payment. |
NMI | A manufacturer's invoice was not submitted. Please resubmit this invoice and the original manufacturer's invoice for payment consideration. |
NNI |
No new information was provided since the last report. |
NRF |
No report is on file for date of service billed. Please submit the report with a new invoice for payment. |
OOY |
Invoice was received more than 12 months after the date of service. Payment denied, per WCB procedure Medical Aid billings - Payment (PRO 53/2006). |
PBI |
A service previously paid was reversed because it was billed incorrectly. |
RHC |
Fee code 179 is for the completion of a WCB-requested RHCS4 form only. |
RTW |
Billing does not comply with fee code 640 rules. Fee code 640 is meant for completion of an employer-provided return-to-work form. The worker gives the form to employer for early return-to-work facilitation. |
TNA |
Not authorized/applicable. Telephone consult must be with the WCB. |
WBP |
This report does not fall into the billing period invoiced. |
WRA |
A service previously paid was reversed because the amount was incorrect. |
WRC |
A service previously paid was reversed because it was paid to the wrong clinic. |
WRD |
A service previously paid was reversed because the date of service was incorrect. |
WRP |
A service previously paid was reversed because it was paid to the wrong provider. |
XRP |
Cost payment has been made to the correct claim. |
XTR |
Cost transfer. Paid on an incorrect claim. Payment has been reversed. |
Please call the WCB’s medical accounts department.