CCI 13.2 bundles intraop X-ray into hip procedures

Why This Topic Matters

These edits affect how common hip surgery and intraoperative imaging claims are reviewed for bundling under Medicare’s CCI rules. Understanding the scope of the article helps coders recognize when the premium guidance applies to operative claims and related radiology reporting.

Article Sections

1. CCI 13.2 bundles intraop X-ray into hip procedures

   Overview of the CCI 13.2 update and its effect on hip surgery and imaging claim processing. The section introduces the Medicare context and the general types of services discussed.

2. Guidance is bundled

   Discussion of supporting guidance from orthopedic and radiology organizations about services considered part of hip surgery. The section also notes the types of imaging-related reporting addressed in the article.

3. Debridement bundled into arthrotomy

   Separate CCI 13.2 discussion focusing on hip arthrotomy and related component services. The section addresses the broader claim-edit context and associated laterality concepts.