Double-Charge Detector 0692T

Therapeutic ultrafiltration — 62 bundling rules

If your bill lists 0692T 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

62 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0692T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0692T

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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 0692T

62 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
0342T	Thxp apheresis w/hdl delip	Never bill together
0596T	Temp fml iu vlv-pmp 1st insj	May bill with modifier
0597T	Temp fml iu valve-pmp rplcmt	May bill with modifier
36516	Apheresis immunoads slctv	Never bill together
36591	Draw blood off venous device	Never bill together
36592	Collect blood from picc	Never bill together
38225	Car-t hrv bld-drv t lymphcyt	Never bill together
64451	Njx aa&/strd nrv nrvtg si jt	Never bill together
64454	Njx aa&/strd gnclr nrv brnch	Never bill together
93355	Echo transesophageal (tee)	May bill with modifier
96523	Irrig drug delivery device	Never bill together
99202	Office o/p new sf 15 min	May bill with modifier
99203	Office o/p new low 30 min	May bill with modifier
99204	Office o/p new mod 45 min	May bill with modifier
99205	Office o/p new hi 60 min	May bill with modifier
99281	Emr dpt vst mayx req phy/qhp	May bill with modifier
99282	Emergency dept visit sf mdm	May bill with modifier
99283	Emergency dept visit low mdm	May bill with modifier
99284	Emergency dept visit mod mdm	May bill with modifier
99285	Emergency dept visit hi mdm	May bill with modifier
99304	1st nf care sf/low mdm 25	May bill with modifier
99305	1st nf care moderate mdm 35	May bill with modifier
99306	1st nf care high mdm 50	May bill with modifier
99307	Sbsq nf care sf mdm 10	May bill with modifier
99308	Sbsq nf care low mdm 20	May bill with modifier
99309	Sbsq nf care moderate mdm 30	May bill with modifier
99310	Sbsq nf care high mdm 45	May bill with modifier
99341	Home/res vst new sf mdm 15	May bill with modifier
99342	Home/res vst new low mdm 30	May bill with modifier
99344	Home/res vst new mod mdm 60	May bill with modifier
99345	Home/res vst new high mdm 75	May bill with modifier
99446	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5-10	Never bill together
99447	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 11-20	Never bill together
99448	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 21-30	Never bill together
99449	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 31/>	Never bill together
99451	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5/>	Never bill together
99452	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr rfrl	Never bill together
99466	Ped crit care transport	May bill with modifier
99468	Neonate crit care initial	May bill with modifier
99469	Neonate crit care subsq	May bill with modifier
99471	Ped critical care initial	May bill with modifier
99472	Ped critical care subsq	May bill with modifier
99475	Ped crit care age 2-5 init	May bill with modifier
99476	Ped crit care age 2-5 subsq	May bill with modifier
99477	Init day hosp neonate care	May bill with modifier
99478	Ic lbw inf < 1500 gm subsq	May bill with modifier
99479	Ic lbw inf 1500-2500 g subsq	May bill with modifier
99480	Ic inf pbw 2501-5000 g subsq	May bill with modifier
99483	Assmt & care pln pt cog imp	May bill with modifier
99485	Suprv interfacilty transport	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.