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2024 NCCI manual updates include new guidance and examples

The National Correct Coding Initiative released the 2024 NCCI Policy Manual in early December, which will be effective January 1. This article covers the changes—both big and small.

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Tips for CPT coding and modifier usage for cardiac and interventional radiology procedures

Traversing the different rules within cardiac and interventional radiology reporting is a challenge. Alysia Minott, CCS, CIRCC, CDIP, explains anatomic and documentation details coding professionals need to know to report these procedures.

2024 MPFS final rule: No change in store for split/shared billing, prolonged visit code

Julia Kyles, CPC, contrasts 2024 CPT guidance and CMS’ 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule for changes to office visits, prolonged services, and split/shared services.

Healthcare News: First quarter 2024 HCPCS Level II code update brings more than 300 new codes

CMS released its January 2024 HCPCS Level II code update December 7, outlining 344 new and 74 discontinued codes. The code changes will become effective January 1, 2024.

Q&A: Choosing the correct CPT modifier for multiple encounters on the same day

Q: A patient underwent a diagnostic nasal endoscopy at 10 a.m. At 7 p.m., the patient developed an epistaxis and the physician had to use some complex cauterizing techniques to control the nosebleed. How would the physician’s services in this scenario be reported?

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