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Exam RHIA topic 1 question 267 discussion

Actual exam question from AHIMA's RHIA
Question #: 267
Topic #: 1
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Which of the following contains a list of coding edits developed by CMS in an effort to promote correct coding nationwide and to prevent the inappropriate unbundling of related services?

  • A. National Coverage Determination (NCD)
  • B. National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)
  • C. CPT Assistant
  • D. Health care Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
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Suggested Answer: B 🗳️

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Atieno
9 months, 1 week ago
This minimizes improper coding which prevents overbilling
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Angelwhispers
2 years, 3 months ago
The purpose of the NCCI PTP edits is to prevent improper payment when incorrect code combinations are reported. The NCCI contains one table of edits for physicians/practitioners and one table of edits for outpatient hospital services.
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