Advanced Search

Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

CCI Version 23.1:

Beware Pathology Consultation with Molecular Test Codes

Published on Thu Jun 08, 2017

Catch some interpretation bundles, too. CMS wants to make sure you know how NOT to report your pathologist’s service to interpret or consult on the results of a molecular pathology test. By adding over 350 edit pairs in the National Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) version 23.1, effective April 1, 2017, CMS essentially restricts how you can code for the pathologist’s [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in Revenue Cycle Insider
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more

Other Articles in this issue of

Pathology/Lab Coding Alert

View All