tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 27

CCI 13.3: You Can Rescue Your Diskectomy-Arthroplasty Denials Soon

Cardiologists win narrow escape from pacemaker/ICD editsNeurosurgery news: One of  the most troublesome Correct  Coding Initiative (CCI) edits is finally going away. CCI version 13.3, which takes effect Oct. 1, will delete an edit that made cervical diskectomy code 63075 mutually exclusive with cervical arthroplasty code 0090T. This edit took effect last April and spelled a huge reimbursement shortfall for neurosurgeons who could no longer bill for arthroplasty.Memphis, TN-based manufacturer Medtronic launched a protest and convinced Medicare to revoke this edit, retroactive to its beginning in April.Take action: If you received any denials due...

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