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Always Check NCCI Edits, Coding Notes

Published on Wed Sep 29, 2021

Question: I have a denial for codes 33227 and 33216-59 where 33227 is being denied as “Not covered when performed during the same session/date as a previously processed service for the patient.” Any advice on why this is happening? North Carolina Subscriber Answer: You will find a National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) procedure-to-procedure (PTP) edit between 33227 (Removal of permanent [...]
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