CCI version 18.0 adds and removes several surgery codes

Why This Topic Matters

It helps coding professionals understand how the newest CCI edit batch shifts across major procedure categories and which code families are most affected. That makes it relevant for claims review, edit tracking, and staying current with quarterly coding updates.

Article Sections

1. Coding

   An overview of the update cycle and the scope of the CCI 18.0 revision. It introduces the timing and scale of the changes being discussed.

2. CCI Version 18.0 Scorecard

   A summary table of effective-date changes organized by code range and edit type. It presents the distribution of additions and deletions across major code categories.