Double-Charge Detector 0544T

Tcat mv annulus rcnstj — 135 bundling rules

If your bill lists 0544T alongside any of these codes as separate charges, it may be an unbundling error.

By Michael Glenn , Healthcare Data Analyst · Published March 15, 2026 · Updated April 3, 2026

About the analyst

Michael Glenn reviews CMS datasets and drug pricing at BillRazor Research. He focuses on NADAC acquisition costs and procedure coding accuracy. Expertise: drug pricing, NADAC data, CPT coding.

NCCI edit data

135 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0544T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0544T

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 0544T

135 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
01920	Anesth catheterize heart	Never bill together
01924	Anes ther interven rad artrl	Never bill together
01926	Anes tx interv rad hrt/cran	Never bill together
0213T	Njx paravert w/us cer/thor	Never bill together
0216T	Njx paravert w/us lumb/sac	Never bill together
0345T	Transcath mtral vlve repair	Never bill together
0483T	Tmvi percutaneous approach	Never bill together
0484T	Tmvi transthoracic exposure	Never bill together
0632T	Perq tcat us abltj nrv p-art	Never bill together
0643T	Tcat l ventr rstrj dev implt	Never bill together
12042	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit2.6-7.5	May bill with modifier
12044	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit7.6-12.5	May bill with modifier
12045	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit12.6-20	May bill with modifier
12046	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit20.1-30	May bill with modifier
12047	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit >30.0cm	May bill with modifier
13131	Cmplx rpr f/c/c/m/n/ax/g/h/f	May bill with modifier
13132	Cmplx rpr f/c/c/m/n/ax/g/h/f	May bill with modifier
13133	Cmplx rpr f/c/c/m/n/ax/g/h/f	May bill with modifier
32554	Aspirate pleura w/o imaging	May bill with modifier
32555	Aspirate pleura w/ imaging	May bill with modifier
32556	Insert cath pleura w/o image	May bill with modifier
32557	Insert cath pleura w/ image	May bill with modifier
33210	Insert electrd/pm cath sngl	Never bill together
33211	Insert card electrodes dual	Never bill together
33254	Ablate atria lmtd	Never bill together
33255	Ablate atria w/o bypass ext	Never bill together
33256	Ablate atria w/bypass exten	Never bill together
33310	Exploratory heart surgery	May bill with modifier
33315	Exploratory heart surgery	May bill with modifier
33418	Repair tcat mitral valve	Never bill together
33419	Repair tcat mitral valve	Never bill together
35207	Rpr bld vsl dir hand finger	May bill with modifier
35221	Rpr bld vsl dir intra-abdl	May bill with modifier
35236	Repair blvsl vn grf uxtr	May bill with modifier
35241	Rpr blvsl vn grf ntrthrc w/b	May bill with modifier
35246	Rpr blvsl vn grf ntrthrc w/o	May bill with modifier
35251	Rpr blvsl vn grf intra-abdl	May bill with modifier
35256	Repair blvsl vn grf lxtr	May bill with modifier
35281	Rpr blvsl gr ot/th vn ntr-ab	May bill with modifier
35286	Rpr blvsl grf oth/th vn lxtr	May bill with modifier
36010	Place catheter in vein	May bill with modifier
36013	Place catheter in artery	Never bill together
36014	Place catheter in artery	Never bill together
36015	Place catheter in artery	Never bill together
36100	Establish access to artery	May bill with modifier
36140	Intro ndl icath upr/lxtr art	May bill with modifier
36160	Establish access to aorta	May bill with modifier
36200	Place catheter in aorta	May bill with modifier
36500	Insertion of catheter vein	May bill with modifier
36555	Insert non-tunnel cv cath	May bill with modifier

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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.

Rates shown are from the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and CMS IPPS. BillRazor compares your bill against these data sources. See how it works →

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.