More than 1,400 changes made in new CCI update

Why This Topic Matters

CCI updates can change how services are bundled or edited across many procedure families, making timely review important for accurate claim processing, compliance monitoring, and reducing denials.

Article Sections

1. Overview of the new CCI update

   Introduces the scope and timing of the update and identifies the specialties and service areas most affected.

2. Specialty and service-category edits

   Summarizes the major categories of edits affecting radiation oncology, cardiothoracic surgery, physical medicine, musculoskeletal services, vascular procedures, and related services.

3. Examples of new edits across procedure families

   Provides grouped examples from integumentary, spinal injection, venous radiology, laboratory, psych, biofeedback, electrophysiology, sleep testing, pulmonary stress testing, and HCPCS screening services.