Double-Charge Detector 0889T

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If your bill lists 0889T 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

136 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0889T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0889T

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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 0889T

136 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

129

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
0333T	Visual ep scr acuity auto	May bill with modifier
0362T	Bhv id suprt assmt ea 15 min	May bill with modifier
0373T	Adapt bhv tx ea 15 min	May bill with modifier
0464T	Visual ep test for glaucoma	May bill with modifier
12001	Rpr s/n/ax/gen/trnk 2.5cm/<	May bill with modifier
12002	Rpr s/n/ax/gen/trnk2.6-7.5cm	May bill with modifier
12004	Rpr s/n/ax/gen/trk7.6-12.5cm	May bill with modifier
12005	Rpr s/n/a/gen/trk12.6-20.0cm	May bill with modifier
12006	Rpr s/n/a/gen/trk20.1-30.0cm	May bill with modifier
12007	Rpr s/n/ax/gen/trnk >30.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12011	Rpr f/e/e/n/l/m 2.5 cm/<	May bill with modifier
12013	Rpr f/e/e/n/l/m 2.6-5.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12014	Rpr f/e/e/n/l/m 5.1-7.5 cm	May bill with modifier
12015	Rpr f/e/e/n/l/m 7.6-12.5 cm	May bill with modifier
12016	Rpr fe/e/en/l/m 12.6-20.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12017	Rpr fe/e/en/l/m 20.1-30.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12018	Rpr f/e/e/n/l/m >30.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12020	Tx supfc wnd dehsn smpl clsr	May bill with modifier
12021	Tx supfc wnd dehsn w/packing	May bill with modifier
12031	Intmd rpr s/a/t/ext 2.5 cm/<	May bill with modifier
12032	Intmd rpr s/a/t/ext 2.6-7.5	May bill with modifier
12034	Intmd rpr s/tr/ext 7.6-12.5	May bill with modifier
12035	Intmd rpr s/a/t/ext 12.6-20	May bill with modifier
12036	Intmd rpr s/a/t/ext 20.1-30	May bill with modifier
12041	Intmd rpr n-hf/genit 2.5cm/<	May bill with modifier
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
12051	Intmd rpr face/mm 2.5 cm/<	May bill with modifier
12052	Intmd rpr face/mm 2.6-5.0 cm	May bill with modifier
12053	Intmd rpr face/mm 5.1-7.5 cm	May bill with modifier
12054	Intmd rpr face/mm 7.6-12.5cm	May bill with modifier
12055	Intmd rpr face/mm 12.6-20 cm	May bill with modifier
12056	Intmd rpr face/mm 20.1-30.0	May bill with modifier
12057	Intmd rpr face/mm >30.0 cm	May bill with modifier
13100	Cmplx rpr trunk 1.1-2.5 cm	May bill with modifier
13101	Cmplx rpr trunk 2.6-7.5 cm	May bill with modifier
13120	Cmplx rpr s/a/l 1.1-2.5 cm	May bill with modifier
13121	Cmplx rpr s/a/l 2.6-7.5 cm	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
13151	Cmplx rpr e/n/e/l 1.1-2.5 cm	May bill with modifier
13152	Cmplx rpr e/n/e/l 2.6-7.5 cm	May bill with modifier
36591	Draw blood off venous device	Never bill together
36592	Collect blood from picc	Never bill together
90845	Psychoanalysis	May bill with modifier
90846	Family psytx w/o pt 50 min	May bill with modifier
90847	Family psytx w/pt 50 min	May bill with modifier
90849	Multiple family group psytx	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.