Correct Coding Initiatives(CCI)- a must HAVE for Medicare providers

NTIS is CMS's authorized distributor of CCI codes

• Ensure you are getting the information as provided by CMS by purchasing your correct coding product from NTIS, the authorized distributor .
• Avoid claim denials, delays and audits by keeping current with CMS's correct coding policies.
• NTIS offers a variety of products that show you which codes cannot be used together in your reimbursement claims.
• With more than 300,000 pairs of codes (edit pairs) that cannot be used in the same claim, these correct coding products are a must for all offices involved with Part B Medicare services. All electronic and paper copies also contain the updated:
• Introduction to the Correct Coding Initiative
• General Correct Coding policies
• Policy Narratives that will help you understand the edits
• State by State listing of Medicare Part B Carriers to know who to call with questions

About the current issue:

CMS issues a new manual every three months. Each edition represents the latest codes available as authorized by CMS.

When filling claims from:
• October 1 to December 31, 2007, you should use Version 13.3
• January 1 to March 31, 2008, you should use Version 14.0
• April 1 to June 30, 2008, you should use Version 14.1
• July 1 to September 30, 2008, you should use Version 14.2
• October 1 to December 31, 2008, you should use Version 14.3