Onc pncrtc dna whl gn seq 5- — 355 bundling rules
If your bill lists 0410U alongside any of these codes as separate charges, it may be an unbundling error.
About the analyst
Priya Iyengar leads the billing code review team at BillRazor Research. She analyzes NCCI bundling edits, DRG coding, and regional rate variation. Expertise: NCCI bundling, DRG analysis, regional pricing.
Common unbundling errors — medical 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 0410U
355 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.
| Code | Description | Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 0006M | Onc hep gene risk classifier | May bill with modifier |
| 0009U | Onc brst ca erbb2 amp/nonamp | May bill with modifier |
| 0016U | Onc hmtlmf neo rna bcr/abl1 | May bill with modifier |
| 0017U | Onc hmtlmf neo jak2 mut dna | May bill with modifier |
| 0027U | Jak2 gene trgt seq alys | May bill with modifier |
| 0029U | Rx metab advrs trgt seq alys | May bill with modifier |
| 0030U | Rx metab warf trgt seq alys | May bill with modifier |
| 0034U | Tpmt nudt15 genes | May bill with modifier |
| 0040U | Bcr/abl1 gene major bp quan | May bill with modifier |
| 0046U | Flt3 gene itd variants quan | May bill with modifier |
| 0049U | Npm1 gene analysis quan | May bill with modifier |
| 0068U | Candida species pnl amp prb | May bill with modifier |
| 0070U | Cyp2d6 gen com&slct rar vrnt | May bill with modifier |
| 0169U | Nudt15&tpmt gene com vrnt | May bill with modifier |
| 0202U | Nfct ds 22 trgt sars-cov-2 | May bill with modifier |
| 0229U | Bcat1&ikzf1 prmtr mthyln aly | May bill with modifier |
| 0230U | Ar full sequence analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0231U | Cacna1a full gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0232U | Cstb full gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0233U | Fxn gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0234U | Mecp2 full gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0235U | Pten full gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0236U | Smn1&smn2 full gene analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 0238U | Onc lnch syn gen dna seq aly | May bill with modifier |
| 0252U | Ftl aneuploidy str alys dna | May bill with modifier |
| 0286U | Cep72 nudt15&tpmt gene alys | May bill with modifier |
| 0307U | Onc mrd nxt-gnrj alys sbsq | May bill with modifier |
| 0330U | Iadna vag pthgn panel 27 org | May bill with modifier |
| 0334U | Onc sld orgn tgsa dna 84/+ | May bill with modifier |
| 0348U | Rx metab/pcx dna 25 gen alys | May bill with modifier |
| 0349U | Rx metab/pcx dna 27gen rx ia | May bill with modifier |
| 0405U | Onc pncrtc 59 mthltn blk mrk | May bill with modifier |
| 80503 | Path clin consltj sf 5-20 | May bill with modifier |
| 80504 | Path clin consltj mod 21-40 | May bill with modifier |
| 80505 | Path clin consltj high 41-60 | May bill with modifier |
| 81105 | Hpa-1 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81106 | Hpa-2 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81107 | Hpa-3 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81108 | Hpa-4 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81109 | Hpa-5 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81110 | Hpa-6 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81111 | Hpa-9 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81112 | Hpa-15 genotyping | May bill with modifier |
| 81120 | Idh1 common variants | May bill with modifier |
| 81121 | Idh2 common variants | May bill with modifier |
| 81161 | Dmd dup/delet analysis | May bill with modifier |
| 81163 | Brca1&2 gene full seq alys | May bill with modifier |
| 81164 | Brca1&2 gen ful dup/del alys | May bill with modifier |
| 81165 | Brca1 gene full seq alys | May bill with modifier |
| 81166 | Brca1 gene full dup/del alys | May bill with modifier |
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FAQ — medical procedure bundling
What is NCCI bundling and what does 'bundled' mean on a medical bill?
How can I identify if codes were incorrectly unbundled on my bill?
What should I do if I find unbundled charges on my medical bill?
When is it legitimate to use modifiers to override NCCI bundling rules?
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.