Immunotherapy code Q2043 does not concern pulmonologists, and should remain an oncology issue.The latest Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits bundle chest radiologic guidance with several procedures on the lungs and pleura, and although CCI edits 17.3 group immunotherapy code Q2043 with a number of ventilation and gas procedures, you shouldn't worry -- here's why.Note: CCI edits 17.3 went into effect Oct. 1 and add 1,380 new edit pairs, according to Frank Cohen, principal and senior analyst for The Frank Cohen Group, LLC, in his NCCI 17.3 Update (available at
www.frankcohen.com/html/access.html). Prove Chest X-ray Distinctness From Thoracentesis To Override BundleFor the latest CCI edits version, you should keep an eye on bundled chest x-rays and chest tube procedures. In particular, both 71010 (Radiologic examination, chest; single view, frontal) and 71020 (Radiologic examination, chest, 2 views, frontal and lateral) become components of:32422 -- Thoracentesis with insertion of tube, includes water seal (e.g., for [...]