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CCI Edits 17.0: Newest Edits Clarify Debuting CPT 2011 Procedures

Published on Fri Jan 28, 2011

Include category III ECG procedures in new home sleep study type III and IV services.The latest version of Correct Coding Initiative edits (CCI 17.0) takes effect Jan. 1 and sheds light on new home sleep study codes 95800 and 95801 as comprehensive procedures of common cardiovascular test codes such as electrocardiogram, stress test, and rhythm ECG.Other main edits you want to be sure to watch for include the following debuting CPT codes:31634 (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with balloon occlusion, with assessment of air leak, with administration of occlusive substance [e.g., fibrin glue], if performed),90470 (H1N1 immunization administration [intramuscular, intranasal], including counseling when performed),0250T (Airway sizing and insertion of bronchial valve[s], each lobe [List separately in addition to code for primary procedure]),0251T (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with removal of bronchial valve[s], initial lobe), and0252T (Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, [...]
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