Question

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) files contain a Correct Coding Modifier (CCM) indicator. What does the CCM indicator 0 mean?

1) A CCM is not allowed and will not bypass the edits.
2) A CCM is allowed and will bypass the edits.
3) The use of modifiers is not specified.
4) Only modifier 59 will bypass the edits.

Answer 1

The CCM indicator 0 means that a CCM is not allowed and will not bypass the edits.

Step-by-step explanation:

The CCM indicator 0 in the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) files signifies that:

1. A CCM is not allowed and will not bypass the edits.

The Correct Coding Modifier (CCM) indicator 0 means that the use of a modifier will not override the edits in the NCCI files. This indicates that the specific combination of codes being used does not require any additional modifiers for correct coding.