National Correct Coding Manual 2009 (1st Quarter)

National Correct Coding Manual 2009 (1st Quarter)

The 2009 edition of Correct Coding Initiative (CCI) edits, Version 15.0 is effective for claims filed on or after January 1, 2009, The publication includes NCCI updates from January 1, 1996 through the present. It is organized in two tables: Column 1/Column 2 Correct Coding Edits and Mutually Exclusive Code (MEC) Edits.

Over 285,000 National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits are used by CMS to review claims for unbundling and correctable coding errors. Our National Correct Coding Manual 2009 makes it easy for you to determine if any two CPT/HCPCS codes may be billed together, with or without a modifier. Check code combinations before sending your claim forms to reduce denials. Includes all active NCCI Column 1 and Column 2 CPT/HCPCS codes with symbols clarifying modifier usage Extensive coverage of general and CPT section specific coding rules Updated quarterly so your NCCI edits are always current. Your subscription includes a new book each quarter for four consecutive quarters from the starting quarter. 1st Quarter: January 1st - March 31st 2nd Quarter: April 1st - June 30th 3rd Quarter: July 1st - September 30th 4th Quarter: October 1st - December 31st