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CCI 18.0:

Extract The Meaning Behind These New Pelvic Repair, Paracentesis Edits

Published on Tue Jan 17, 2012

You learned how to use the new codes; now you have to apply these bundles. You may just be digging in to your 2012 CPT® book, but the Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) has already taken aim at some of the new codes by bundling them into existing codes effective Jan. 1. Background: The CCI released version 18.0 at the end of 2012, revealing 15,530 new active pairs and 6,197 code pair deletions, said Frank D. Cohen, MPA, MBB, senior analyst with The Frank Cohen Group, LLC, in his analysis of the changes. Take a moment to learn how CCI affects your paracentesis, EMG, pelvic exent, and colpopexy services. Here's the good news: Although you'll see a varied array of allowed modifier use, most of these edits reflect either CPT guidelines or common sense. 1. Pelvic Repair Edits Make Sense Because of 15777's Intent New add-on code 15777 (Implantation of biologic implant) [...]
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