What does National Correct Coding Initiative refer to?

• A. National Coding Compliance Initiative
• B. National Center for Coding Integrity
• C. National Correct Coding Initiative
• D. Network Correct Coding Interface

Answer: (C)

National Correct Coding Initiative is a CMS program designed to prevent improper coding and payment by screening certain CPT/HCPCS code pairs. It creates edits that mark specific code combinations as bundled or duplicative, meaning they generally should not be paid together on the same claim unless a modifier is used to indicate that the procedures were truly separate. The aim is to promote accurate billing and reduce improper payments. The other names don’t reflect this CMS program.