Pulmonology Coding Alert
New CCI Edits Do Not Affect Pulmonologists
Within the CCI edits, superscripts of either "1" or "0" are included with each code pair indicating whether it can be overridden with a modifier. If the code pair has a superscript of "1," it can be overridden with modifier -59 (distinct procedural service) when appropriate. If a code pair has a superscript of "0," it cannot be overridden. Codes 94656 and 94657 have a "0" superscript because they cannot be reported on the same day.
The next CCI, version 8.0, will be effective Jan. 1, 2002. Pulmonology Coding Alert will report on any relevant changes in the December issue. For a subscription to the CCI edits, call the National Technical Information Service at 800-363-2068 or 703-605-6060.
Pulmonology Coding Alert
- CPT Update:
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Critical Care by Two Physicians
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New CCI Edits Do Not Affect Pulmonologists
The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) version 7.3, which took effect Oct. 1, does not affect [...] - Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation
