CCI: More than 42,000 edits that can trigger denials in 2009

Why This Topic Matters

CCI edits can change whether services are reported together without edits or trigger claim denials. Understanding the scope of the 2009 update helps practices anticipate bundling impacts across a broad range of services and code families.

Article Sections

1. CCI version 15.0 overview

   Introduces the update cycle, effective date, and the overall scope of the edit changes. It frames the article as a review of major CCI activity for the year.

2. Examples of new edit pairings

   Summarizes representative categories of code pairs discussed in the article, including infusion-related services, cardiology, electrocardiography, surgery, and renal-related services. The section provides a broad sense of which specialties are most affected.

3. CCI Version 15.0 Scorecard

   Presents a numerical summary of the update by code range and code family. It shows the distribution of edit additions and deletions across the covered categories.