AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2021 Issue 4; In This Issue

Coding tips from the NCCI Policy Manual — Chapter VIII

Chapter VIII in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Policy Manual covers the endocrine, nervous, eye and ocular adnexa, and auditory systems included in the CPT code range 60000-69999. This article will highlight some of the guidelines pertaining to certain aspects of the nervous and eye and ocular adnexa systems with the emphasis on guidelines related to facility reporting for procedures performed in hospital outpatient departments. As a reminder, for correct coding, start by following the CPT guidelines, information within the code descriptors and parenthetical notes. For facility reporting on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries refer to the NCCI...

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