Part B Coding Coach: Expect Contrast Bundles Thanks to New CCI Release

Why This Topic Matters

CCI updates can change whether services may be reported together or whether modifier use is ever appropriate. For surgical practices, keeping up with these edits helps reduce denied claims and supports compliant claim submission.

Article Sections

1. Heed ‘Separate Procedure’ Advice

   Discusses a set of new CCI edit pairings related to procedures with a separate-procedure designation. The section explains that the update affects multiple laparoscopic procedure groupings and the broader reporting context for general surgery.

2. Include Radiology, Catheter Procedures

   Covers additional CCI edit pairings involving radiology and vascular access-related services. The section describes how the update extends to procedure categories often associated with embolization, catheter work, and related imaging support.

3. Prepare for Modifier Changes

   Summarizes changes in CCI modifier indicator status and the kinds of surgical edit pairs affected. The section also notes related new edits tied to additional procedure categories within the update.