Niacin (also known as nicotinic acid, nicotinamide, niacinamide, vitamin B-3) is a B vitamin that is important in the normal functioning of the nervous system. Its commercial source is synthetic, and it may also be found in liver, yeast, meat, legumes, and whole cereals.ecithin is found in egg yolks, the tissues and organs of many animals, and some vegetables such as soybeans, peanuts, and corn. Lecithin is commonly used in foods that are high in fats and oils in order to make dissimilar substances, such as oil and water, blend and/or stay blended.
The CMS developed the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) to promote national correct coding methodologies and to control improper coding leading to inappropriate payment in Part B claims.
An order from the referring physician is required in the freestanding (nonhospital) and IDTF setting. See the SRU Web site for a more detailed discussion of these ultrasound edits. Information on the National Correct Coding Initiative can be found in the Sep/Oct 2003 ACR Radiology Coding Source TM.he National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI), a program under the direction of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, develops coding edits that restrict the ability to bill CMS for certain combinations of services performed by the same physician for the same patient on the same day.