Reason Code W7040 - JE Part A
Reason Code W7040
Reason Code Narrative
CODE 2 OF A CODE PAIR THAT WOULD BE ALLOWED BY NCCI IF APPROPRIATE MODIFIER WERE PRESENT.
Common Reason Code Errors
- Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) has identified a comprehensive procedure reported on the same date of service.
Common Reason Code Corrections
- Review Hospital Outpatient Perspective Payment System (OPPS) National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits addendums A and B, compare the services and append a modifier, if applicable.
Resource
- CMS.gov, National Correct Coding Initiative
- National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure to Procedure (PTP) Edits
- Outpatient Code Editor (OCE) Quarterly Release Files
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