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AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2021 Issue 2; In this Issue
Coding tips from the NCCI policy manual — digestive system
For the fourth article highlighting tips from the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Policy Manual, the focus will be on guidance published in Chapter 6, Surgery: Digestive System. This chapter focuses on the CPT codes in the 40000-49999 range. However, as these articles provide just a few highlights from each chapter, you may wish to refer to Chapter 6 of the NCCI manual for additional and more complete information.As a reminder, start by following the CPT guidelines, information within the code descriptors and parenthetical notes. For facility reporting on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries refer to the NCCI Policy...
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