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CCI 21.1:

Heed New Coding Edits Affecting Your Joint Injection Claims

Published on Thu May 28, 2015

Plus, steer clear of 77003 with common epidural insertions. CCI 21.1 went into effect on April 1, with several edits focusing on new injection procedures for 2015 that your orthopedist might perform. Incorrectly reporting these edit pairs will lead to denials and incorrect reimbursement, so it’s smart to review each quarter’s updates. Watch US Follow-Up With New Injection Codes The [...]
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