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06/29/26

NCCI Edits Version 32.2 in Effect July 1, 2026

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Version 32.2 are in effect for dates of service July 1, 2026– September 30, 2026. NCCI edits are used in all outpatient therapy settings for original Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition, some Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurers, and workers compensation programs also utilize the NCCI edits. Gawenda Seminars & Consulting has created a NCCI Edit therapy specific reference sheet for both Medicare and Medicaid. These reference sheets will inform providers when modifier 59 is required on a CPT code on the claim form. In addition, the reference sheet will inform providers what combination of

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03/30/26

NCCI Edits Version 32.1 in Effect April 1, 2026

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Version 32.1 are in effect for dates of service April 1, 2026– June 30, 2026. NCCI edits are used in all outpatient therapy settings for original Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition, some Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurers, and workers compensation programs also utilize the NCCI edits. Gawenda Seminars & Consulting has created a NCCI Edit therapy specific reference sheet for both Medicare and Medicaid. These reference sheets will inform providers when modifier 59 is required on a CPT code on the claim form. In addition, the reference sheet will inform providers what combination of

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01/21/26

NCCI Edits & Modifier 59: Version 33.0

This online course will provide participants with information on NCCI Edits Version 33.0 that will be in effect with dates of service beginning on January 1, 2026 and lasting through March 31, 2027.

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12/15/25

NCCI Edits Version 32.0 in Effect January 1, 2026

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Version 32.0 are in effect for dates of service January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026. NCCI edits are used in all outpatient therapy settings for original Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition, some Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurers, and workers compensation programs also utilize the NCCI edits. Gawenda Seminars & Consulting has created a NCCI Edit therapy specific reference sheet for both Medicare and Medicaid. These reference sheets will inform providers when modifier 59 is required on a CPT code on the claim form. In addition, the reference sheet will inform providers

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06/30/25

NCCI Edits Version 31.2 in Effect July 1, 2025

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Edits Version 31.2 are in effect for dates of service July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025. NCCI edits are used in all outpatient therapy settings for original Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. In addition, some Medicare Advantage plans, commercial insurers, and workers compensation programs also utilize the NCCI edits. Gawenda Seminars & Consulting has created a NCCI Edit therapy specific reference sheet for both Medicare and Medicaid. These reference sheets will inform providers when modifier 59 is required on a CPT code on the claim form. In addition, the reference sheet will inform providers

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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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