West Virginia Oncology Society
Physicians and staff should take note of the most recent quarterly updates to Correct Coding
Initiative (CCI) edits. Version 16.0, released Nov. 20 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS), goes into effect Jan. 1, 2010.

See CMS Transmittal 1858, Change Request 6728 for more information regarding the CCI and for
file links.  http://www.cms.hhs.gov/Transmittals/Downloads/R1858CP.pdf

Provider education article MLN Matters MM6728 is also available online.
What's New. . . . .
CMS Quarterly Update To CCI V.16.0 Effective Jan. 1, 2010