Gastroenterology Coding Alert

CCI 19.2 Update:

Don't Miss Edits Bundling E/M With Almost All Gastroenterology Procedures

In addition: Catch bundles affecting hemorrhoidectomy and paracentesis. Hold your horses before you report evaluation and management services with gastroenterology procedures your physician performs. The latest Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits (version 19.2), effective July 1, includes a host of bundles that’ll scupper your claims if you’re billing E/M services with these common gastro procedures.  Mammoth: In CCI version 19.2 [...]
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