Double-Charge Detector 0071T

Us leiomyomata ablate <200 — 66 bundling rules

If your bill lists 0071T alongside any of these codes as separate charges, it may be an unbundling error.

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · Published March 15, 2026 · Updated April 3, 2026

About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

NCCI edit data

66 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0071T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0071T

Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

Common unbundling errors — Other procedures

Unbundling occurs when medical providers bill two separate codes for services that should be combined into a single charge according to National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) rules. In other procedures including anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and miscellaneous support services, common unbundling patterns include separately billing diagnostic imaging with its professional interpretation when both should be included in one comprehensive code, and charging for basic monitoring or preparation services alongside the primary procedure when these components are considered integral parts of the main service. Another frequent error involves billing multiple pathology examination codes for what constitutes a single comprehensive analysis. With 809 other codes subject to bundling restrictions in the NCCI database, these errors create charges above the benchmark for patients who receive multiple bills for what should constitute one complete service. The potential difference between unbundled billing and correct coding practices can significantly impact patient financial responsibility, as they may face duplicate charges for components of care that medical coding standards define as a single billable service.

What to check on your bill

When reviewing itemized bills for procedure bundling issues, patients should examine several key areas to identify potential billing irregularities. Look for multiple procedure codes billed on the same date that represent components of a comprehensive service, such as separate charges for incision, repair, and closure when these steps are typically included in one primary procedure code. Watch for code patterns where related procedures share the same first three digits, as these often indicate services that should be bundled together under Medicare's Correct Coding Initiative. Check for appropriate modifier usage, particularly modifier 59 or XS, which legitimately allow separate billing when procedures are performed on different anatomical sites or during distinct sessions. Without proper modifiers, separately billed related procedures may represent charges above the benchmark. Compare your itemized statement against standard bundling practices for your specific procedure type to identify potential differences in billing patterns.

All bundling rules for 0071T

66 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
0213T	Njx paravert w/us cer/thor	May bill with modifier
0216T	Njx paravert w/us lumb/sac	May bill with modifier
0694T	3d vol img&rcnstj brst/ax	Never bill together
0708T	Id ca immntx prep & 1st njx	May bill with modifier
0709T	Id ca immntx each addl njx	May bill with modifier
36000	Place needle in vein	May bill with modifier
36410	Vnpnxr 3yr/> phy/qhp dx/ther	May bill with modifier
36591	Draw blood off venous device	Never bill together
36592	Collect blood from picc	Never bill together
51701	Insert bladder catheter	Never bill together
51702	Insert temp bladder cath	Never bill together
57180	Treat vaginal bleeding	May bill with modifier
57400	Dilation of vagina	Never bill together
57410	Pelvic examination	Never bill together
57452	Exam of cervix w/scope	Never bill together
57500	Biopsy of cervix	Never bill together
57530	Removal of cervix	May bill with modifier
57800	Dilation of cervical canal	Never bill together
58100	Biopsy of uterus lining	Never bill together
61650	Evasc prlng admn rx agnt 1st	May bill with modifier
62324	Njx interlaminar crv/thrc	May bill with modifier
62325	Njx interlaminar crv/thrc	May bill with modifier
62326	Njx interlaminar lmbr/sac	May bill with modifier
62327	Njx interlaminar lmbr/sac	May bill with modifier
64415	Njx aa&/strd brch plxs img	May bill with modifier
64416	Njx aa&/strd brch pl nfs img	May bill with modifier
64417	Njx aa&/strd ax nerve img	May bill with modifier
64435	Njx aa&/strd paracrv nrv	May bill with modifier
64450	Njx aa&/strd other pn/branch	May bill with modifier
64454	Njx aa&/strd gnclr nrv brnch	May bill with modifier
64473	Lwr xtr fscl pln blk uni njx	May bill with modifier
64474	Lwr xtr fscl pln blk uni nfs	May bill with modifier
64486	Tap block unil by injection	May bill with modifier
64487	Tap block uni by infusion	May bill with modifier
64488	Tap block bi injection	May bill with modifier
64489	Tap block bi by infusion	May bill with modifier
64490	Inj paravert f jnt c/t 1 lev	May bill with modifier
64493	Inj paravert f jnt l/s 1 lev	May bill with modifier
69990	Microsurgery add-on	Never bill together
72195	Mri pelvis w/o dye	Never bill together
72196	Mri pelvis w/dye	Never bill together
72197	Mri pelvis w/o & w/dye	Never bill together
74712	Mri fetal sngl/1st gestation	Never bill together
76376	3d render w/intrp postproces	Never bill together
76377	3d render w/intrp postproces	Never bill together
76380	Cat scan follow-up study	May bill with modifier
76940	Us guide tissue ablation	May bill with modifier
76998	Us guide intraop	May bill with modifier
77013	Ct guide for tissue ablation	May bill with modifier
77021	Mri guidance ndl plmt rs&i	Never bill together

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FAQ — Other procedure bundling

What is NCCI bundling and what does 'bundled' mean on a medical bill?

NCCI bundling refers to the National Correct Coding Initiative rules that prevent certain procedure codes from being billed separately when performed together. When codes are bundled, one procedure is considered inclusive of another, meaning only the primary procedure should be billed rather than charging for each component separately.

How can I identify if codes were incorrectly unbundled on my bill?

Incorrectly unbundled codes appear as separate line items on your bill when NCCI rules indicate they should be grouped together under one primary procedure code. This typically occurs with anesthesia, radiology, pathology, and miscellaneous support services that are considered integral to the main procedure being performed.

What should I do if I find unbundled charges on my medical bill?

Contact your healthcare provider's billing department to request a review of the charges and provide documentation showing the NCCI bundling rules that apply. Request an itemized explanation of why the codes were billed separately and ask for a corrected bill that reflects proper bundling if no valid modifier justification exists.

When is it legitimate to use modifiers to override NCCI bundling rules?

Modifiers are appropriately used when procedures are performed on different anatomical sites, during separate patient encounters, or when distinct procedural services are provided that don't fall under the bundling restrictions. The modifier usage must be supported by clear documentation in the medical record that demonstrates the services were truly separate and distinct from the bundled procedure.

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Data source: CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) edits, updated quarterly. These code pairs are maintained by CMS to prevent improper billing of services that should be billed as a single procedure.

What this means: When two codes are listed as an NCCI edit pair, billing them separately on the same date of service is typically incorrect. "Never bill together" means no modifier can override the rule. "May bill with modifier" means the codes can be billed separately with appropriate documentation.