Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

News Brief:

No Changes for Pathology in CCI 7.3

Published on Thu Nov 01, 2001

Version 7.3 of CMS Correct Coding Initiative edits , effective Oct. 1, 2001, through Dec. 31, 2001, contains no changes for pathology codes. Because these edits show which codes cannot be used together in reimbursement claims, it is important that coders keep up with quarterly updates to the edits.

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