In medical billing and coding, what does the term 'bundling' mean?
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Medical Office Assistant · Medical Economics, Billing, and Coding
Bundling and Unbundling Concepts
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Which organization maintains the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)?
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What is the primary purpose of NCCI edits?
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In an NCCI column 1/column 2 (comprehensive/component) edit, the column 1 code is the ______ code and the column 2 code is the ______ code.
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A 'component' service in coding is best described as a service that:
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- Explain the concept of bundling, including comprehensive, component, and incidental services and the NCCI edits that govern them.
- Recognize unbundling as improper billing and describe its compliance, audit, and legal risks.
- Apply compliant reporting by using comprehensive codes and documenting the distinctness required for any separate reporting or modifier use.
- Identify the medical assistant's scope of practice by supporting coding administratively and escalating coding and billing decisions to certified coders or the clinician.
Sources & references
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — CMS.gov
- American Medical Association — CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
- AAPC — Medical Coding and Billing
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