Latest CCI edits take sting out of allergy testing, specify new gastro code pairs

Why This Topic Matters

The article matters because NCCI edits can change whether services may be reported together on the same date, affecting claim accuracy and reimbursement workflow. It also highlights newly effective gastroenterology code pairings that practices may need to review in their billing systems.

Article Sections

1. Coding

   Introductory editorial notes and background on affected allergy testing services, including mention of revised or expired codes.

2. Allergy testing and nitric oxide edits

   Discussion of recent NCCI edit changes involving allergy-related testing and nitric oxide service relationships, including timing and reimbursement context.

3. CCI refines billing of new gastro codes

   Overview of newly effective gastroenterology code pair edits and related same-day billing relationships across several procedure codes.