CMS to Repeal Three NCCI Arthrography Edits

CMS to Repeal Three NCCI Arthrography Edits Version 16.1 of the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) that was released on April 1, 2010, deleted the following three active arthrography NCCI Medicare edits: 27093 / 77002 injection procedure for hip arthrography; without anesthesia/fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device) 27095 / 77002 injection procedure for hip arthrography; with anesthesia/fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device) 27370 / 77002 injection procedure for knee arthrography/fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement (eg, biopsy, aspiration, injection, localization device) Deletion of these edits is a result of...

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Article Overview

This article covers a CMS National Correct Coding Initiative update affecting arthrography-related editing, along with the professional society discussion that prompted the change. It is relevant to radiology and coding professionals who monitor NCCI revisions, arthrography reporting, and related CMS guidance. The article also references broader arthrography imaging scenarios and the code groupings discussed in that context.

Why This Topic Matters

Updates to NCCI edits can affect how arthrography services are reported and reviewed in radiology claims processing. Understanding the scope of the revision helps coders, billers, and compliance teams stay aligned with CMS edit changes and related specialty guidance.

What You Will Learn

  • What CMS changed in the NCCI arthrography edit set
  • Which professional organizations were involved in the discussion
  • How the article frames arthrography-related reporting topics
  • What general categories of codes are referenced in the update

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Radiology coders
  • Billing professionals
  • Compliance staff
  • Radiologists
  • Health information management professionals

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