CVS deduction codes.
Look up a CVS deduction code: what it means, why it happens, and how to dispute it.
PricingCVSCode CVS-ALW
Allowance discrepancy / unapplied trade allowance
Usually disputable
BillingCVSCode CVS-AUDIT
Post-audit claim deduction (PRGX / third-party audit)
Usually disputable
ShortageCVSCode CVS-CSEPCK
Casepack discrepancy chargeback (CSEPCK DISCREP)
Usually disputable
BillingCVSCode CVS-DUP
Duplicate invoice payment deduction
Usually disputable
BillingCVSCode CVS-FREIGHT
Freight chargeback / unauthorized shipping violation
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-OTH
Other AP deductions (Cash discounts, taxes, miscellaneous fees)
Usually disputable
PricingCVSCode CVS-PRC
Pricing discrepancy chargeback (PO vs. invoice unit cost)
Usually disputable
PricingCVSCode CVS-PROMO-BB
ExtraCare promotional scan-back billback / advertising deduction
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-RECALL
Product recall & quality hold inventory chargeback
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-RET-CLS
Carolina Logistics Services (CLS) return & reclamation deduction
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-SC-ASN
Late, missing, or inaccurate EDI 856 ASN compliance fine
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-SC-FILL
Case fill rate / order fulfillment compliance chargeback
Usually disputable
OtherCVSCode CVS-SC-OTIF
On-Time In-Full (OTIF) delivery compliance chargeback
Usually disputable
ShortageCVSCode CVS-SH
Warehouse payable quantity shortage (Invoice suffix W, X, or V)
Usually disputable
PricingCVSCode CVS-SLOT
Slotting fee / new item distribution deduction
Usually disputable
BillingCVSCode CVS-TAX
Tax discrepancy deduction (sales/excise tax adjustment)
Usually disputable
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