For dates of service on and after July 1, 2019, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as well as UnitedHealthcare (UHC), is changing which CPT code Modifier 59 must be appended to on the claim form in order for both the Column 1 and Column 2 CPT codes to be paid when provided…
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) updates the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits every quarter. Effective with dates of service on and after July 1, 2019, CMS is changing how modifier 59 is appended to a CPT code(s) on the claim form. Click below for the full webinar description, objectives and to register.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a significant change to the use of modifier 59, XE, XP, XS and XU effective July 1, 2019. Currently, the multi-carrier system (MCS) claims system processing logic for modifier 59, XE, XP, XS and XU be appended to the column two CPT code of a…
CMS would like to announce that on February 1, 2019, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Medicare and Medicaid Program Contract was awarded to a new contractor, Capitol Bridge LLC (2300 9TH STREET, SOUTH, PH3 ARLINGTON, VA 22204 Congressional District: VA-08). The incumbent contractor, CCS WP LLC/Correct Coding Solutions LLC and its principles will be…