Double-Charge Detector 0880T

Augmnt alys ch ct ild i&r — 36 bundling rules

If your bill lists 0880T alongside any of these codes as separate charges, it may be an unbundling error.

By Priya Iyengar , Senior Billing Analyst · Published March 15, 2026 · Updated April 3, 2026

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.

NCCI edit data

36 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0880T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0880T

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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 0880T

36 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
0694T	3d vol img&rcnstj brst/ax	Never bill together
0807T	Pulm tiss vntj alys prev ct	May bill with modifier
0808T	Pulm tiss vntj alys w/ct	May bill with modifier
36591	Draw blood off venous device	Never bill together
36592	Collect blood from picc	Never bill together
71250	Ct thorax dx c-	May bill with modifier
71260	Ct thorax dx c+	May bill with modifier
71270	Ct thorax dx c-/c+	May bill with modifier
71271	Ct thorax lung cancer scr c-	May bill with modifier
71275	Ct angiography chest	May bill with modifier
76376	3d render w/intrp postproces	May bill with modifier
76377	3d render w/intrp postproces	May bill with modifier
76380	Cat scan follow-up study	May bill with modifier
96523	Irrig drug delivery device	Never bill together
99211	Off/op est may x req phy/qhp	May bill with modifier
99212	Office o/p est sf 10 min	May bill with modifier
99213	Office o/p est low 20 min	May bill with modifier
99214	Office o/p est mod 30 min	May bill with modifier
99215	Office o/p est hi 40 min	May bill with modifier
99221	1st hosp ip/obs sf/low 40	May bill with modifier
99222	1st hosp ip/obs moderate 55	May bill with modifier
99223	1st hosp ip/obs high 75	May bill with modifier
99242	Off/op consltj new/est sf 20	May bill with modifier
99243	Off/op cnsltj new/est low 30	May bill with modifier
99244	Off/op cnsltj new/est mod 40	May bill with modifier
99245	Off/op consltj new/est hi 55	May bill with modifier
99252	Ip/obs consltj new/est sf 35	May bill with modifier
99253	Ip/obs cnsltj new/est low 45	May bill with modifier
99254	Ip/obs cnsltj new/est mod 60	May bill with modifier
99255	Ip/obs consltj new/est hi 80	May bill with modifier
99446	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5-10	May bill with modifier
99447	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 11-20	May bill with modifier
99448	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 21-30	May bill with modifier
99449	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 31/>	May bill with modifier
99451	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5/>	May bill with modifier
99452	Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr rfrl	May bill with modifier

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.