Posts Tagged ‘NCCI’
2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates Webinar by Vanessa Youmans
“2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates” Webinar by Vanessa Youmans Are you ready for the latest National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and CPT Manual updates? Join Vanessa Youmans,…
Read MoreIn Case You Missed It: CMS Reverses Decision on CPT Code 76937 for Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access
Following an evaluation of feedback and input from various specialty societies, CMS made the decision to reverse its previous ruling and eliminate CPT code 76937. This change will be incorporated into the 2025 NCCI Policy Manual.
Read More2024 NCCI Policy Manual Updates: What Hospital Coding Directors Need to Know
The NCCI edits 2024 aim to ensure accurate and appropriate coding, preventing improper billing and maximizing revenue cycle efficiency for hospitals and providers. Let’s review the policy changes here.
Read MoreWeighing the Differences and Similarities of ProFee Coding and Facility Coding
Physician group acquisition by major health systems remains a common trend in the industry. One survey of over 8,700 physicians indicates that only 31% of physicians surveyed identify as an independent practice owner or partner as of 2018. This is down from 48.5% in 2012, a whopping 35% decrease in independently owned practices in only 6 years (Merritt Hawkins, 2018). In these acquisitions, the question remains: Who will manage the physician group?
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