CO-97 Denial Code: Definition, Causes, and How to Resolve It
William Anderson
September 29, 2026
Claim denials can disrupt the revenue cycle of any healthcare practice. Even when a provider delivers the right care, a
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Claim denials can disrupt the revenue cycle of any healthcare practice. Even when a provider delivers the right care, a
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