NCCI

NCCI, or the National Correct Coding Initiative, is a program developed by Medicare to promote accurate billing for healthcare services and prevent improper payments. It sets rules and guidelines to ensure that medical codes are used correctly when submitting claims for reimbursement. NCCI helps identify and prevent errors like double billing for the same service or overcharging by ensuring that each procedure is billed appropriately according to established standards. Overall, it supports transparency and integrity in medical billing, protecting both healthcare providers and payers by maintaining consistent and fair coding practices.