Advanced Search

ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

Reviewing Edit Information on CMS:

A Few Pointers

Published on Mon Nov 21, 2011

Check these time saving tips on using the CMS site for reviewing edits.Where to look: The official edit tables can be found on the CMS website at http://www.cms.gov/NationalCorrectCodInitED. The tables may be downloaded and viewed or saved. Users should be aware that if a file is saved, the data is only appropriate for the current quarter, warns Todt. How to search: When reviewing the CCI file for a specific edit, the user will need to choose the desired type (Column 1/Column 2, MEC or MUEs). Next, the user will need to use the search function or select a code range. The downloaded file will have tables showing the code pair, the effective date, deletion date and a modifier indicator. Note: You can also easily review CCI edit updates on Codify. Visit the site to learn more.
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

View All