tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2002 Issue 6

CCI Version 8.1: Edits Reinforce General Surgery Coding Protocols

Although many new code combinations have been added with version 8.1 of the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) that involve general surgery procedures, virtually all reinforce already-existing coding protocols (such as bundling CPT-designated "separate procedures" with more extensive related codes) and should not affect billing or revenue significantly. Most of the edits are proactive rather than reactive, says Jan Rasmussen, CPC, a general surgery coding and reimbursement specialist in Eau Claire, Wis. "For the first few years, the CCI reacted, trying to correct errors. With most of those edits out of the way, they seem to be turning their...

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