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03/31/25

Medicare NCCI Edits Version 31.1

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits Version 31.1 for original Medicare. Version 31.1 will be in effect for dates of service April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. To access Gawenda Seminars outpatient therapy specific NCCI edit reference sheet for original Medicare, click HERE. There is one version for private practices and a different version for nonprivate practices. Be sure to be logged into your account.

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03/31/25

Medicaid NCCI Edits Version 31.1

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits Version 31.1 for original Medicaid. Version 31.1 will be in effect for dates of service April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. To access Gawenda Seminars outpatient therapy specific NCCI edit reference sheet for Medicaid, click HERE. There is one version for private practices and a different version for nonprivate practices. Be sure to be logged into your account.

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12/28/24

NCCI Edits & Modifier 59: Version 32.0

This online course will provide participants with information on NCCI Edits Version 32.0 that will be in effect with dates of service beginning on January 1, 2026 and lasting through March 31, 2026.

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10/20/24

NCCI Edits & Modifier 59: Version 31.2

This online course will provide participants with information on NCCI Edits Version 31.2 that will be in effect with dates of service beginning on July 1, 2025 and lasting through September 30, 2025.

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09/30/24

NCCI Edits Version 30.3

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits Version 30.3 are effective with dates of service October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024. As a Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Member to my website, you have access to our NCCI Edit “cheat sheet” for modifier 59 that is specific to outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapy services. To access NCCI Edits Version 30.3 for Medicare, click HERE and log into your account. To access NCCI Edits Version 30.3 for Medicaid, click HERE and log into your account.

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07/01/24

NCCI Edits Version 30.2

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits are updated quarterly by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). NCCI Edits Version 30.2 will be effective for dates of service July 1 – September 30, 2024. There are 2 new edits that could have an impact on outpatient therapy billing if you are providing caregiver training services and billing CPT codes 97550 or 97552. To access the latest version of NCCI edits for Medicare on my website, click HERE. To access the latest version of NCCI edits for Medicaid on my website, click HERE.

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01/17/24

NCCI Edits & Modifier 59: Version 31.0

This online course will provide participants with information on NCCI Edits Version 31.0 that will be in effect with dates of service beginning on January 1, 2025 and lasting through March 31, 2025.

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08/30/23

NCCI Edits & Modifier 59: Version 30.2

This webinar will provide participants with information on NCCI Edits Version 30.2 that became effective with dates of service beginning on July 1, 2024 and lasting through September 30, 2024.

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