M114 remark code

Remittance advice remark code M114. Remark codes add detail to the reason code on the same claim line.

Priced under a competitive bidding program

Unofficial reference. This is our own plain-English explanation, not the official code text. Payer rules differ. Verify with the payer and the official X12 code list. AlphaPrefix is not affiliated with X12, CMS or any payer. Data last updated Nov 11, 2026.

What M114 means

The DMEPOS item was processed under the rules of a competitive bidding or demonstration program.

This remark appears on Medicare durable medical equipment and supply claims. It tells the supplier that payment or denial followed the rules of a competitive bidding or demonstration program for that item and area.

It is often informational and explains the pricing. Read the reason code on the line to see whether the item was paid or denied.

Common causes

• The item falls in a product category covered by a competitive bidding program in the patient's area.
• The single payment amount for the program set the allowed amount.
• The patient lives in an area where program rules apply even if the supplier is elsewhere.

What to do next

1. Check the reason code to see whether the line was paid or denied.
2. Confirm whether the item and the patient's area are under a competitive bidding program.
3. Compare the allowed amount with the program's published single payment amount.

Related codes

• M115 (remark code) Item needs a contract supplier
• 45 (reason code) Charge exceeds the allowed amount