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Make Sure to Check CCI Edits

Published on Wed Mar 31, 2021

Question: I am trying to report code 33210 with code 33235, but Medicare has denied my claim for using an incorrect modifier. Can you please help me? California Subscriber Answer: This is an example of why checking for National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits before submitting any claim is crucial. In this case, code 33210 (Insertion or replacement of temporary [...]
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