National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI)

The National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) is a program by Medicare that promotes accurate reporting of medical procedures and codes. It prevents unnecessary or duplicate billing by identifying pairs of services that should not be reported together or require special billing adjustments. The goal is to ensure Medicare pays fair, reasonable amounts while reducing fraud, waste, and abuse. Healthcare providers use NCCI guidelines and edits to submit correct claims, improving billing accuracy and efficiency across the healthcare system.