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CCI 15.0 Update:

Ease the Burden of CCI 2009 Round 1 By Learning These 3 Themes

Published on Mon Jan 12, 2009

Checking the modifier indicator is your key to navigating the new edits. As of Jan. 1, you should be using new CPT Codes 2009 codes -- but learning the new codes and when you should report them isn't the end of the story. The Correct Coding Initiative (CCI), version 15.0, applies a slew of bundles to your coding practice, homing in on the new codes, and limiting what services you can report in conjunction with them. CCI 15.0 sets its sights on the new 2009 codes rather than adding many new edits for your established codes. Best of all, none of these edits should take a serious toll on your reimbursement bottom line. Here's what you need to know. 1. New Drug Administration Code Bundles Bring Mixed News CCI bundles the new revised therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic administration CPT codes 96360 (Intravenous infusion, hydration; initial, 31 minutes to 1 hour), 96365 [...]
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