Care provider explanatory codes

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Get familiar with the most frequently used explanatory codes found on WCB cheques or direct deposit statements to care providers.

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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.
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