tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 4

CPT® Coding: Code X-Ray-Guided Tube, Catheter Placement According to NCCI Policy

Use key points on reporting initial and secondary X-rays for line and tube placements. Coding a chest X-ray on its own might be one of the least intimidating clinical scenarios in the world of radiology. But, when you factor in line or tube placement into the mix, that confidence can quickly turn into confusion. That’s because you’ve not only got to consider bundling edits, but also a specific set of instructions outlined within the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI, or CCI) Policy Manual. This means you’ve got to fully grasp the varying coding dynamics behind both...

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