Correct Coding Initiative: 76003 And 76942 With Percutaneous Procedures? Think Again

Why This Topic Matters

The update changes which services are considered bundled together, affecting claims review and code selection across multiple specialties. It also highlights that modifier use may be relevant when edits apply.

Article Sections

1. CCI 10.3 update overview

   Introduces the scope of the Correct Coding Initiative update and the broad impact on guidance-related services.

2. Percutaneous procedure edits across multiple specialties

   Summarizes the procedure families and specialty areas affected by the new bundling edits, including cardiovascular, abdominal, kidney, bladder, female genital, maternity, and spinal services.

3. Additional guidance-related and imaging-related code components

   Covers other procedure categories and radiology services that are newly identified as components within the update.

4. Modifier override note

   Notes that some edits may be addressed with modifier use, without detailing the specific circumstances.