Double-Charge Detector 0895T

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If your bill lists 0895T 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

82 code pairs

Updated 2026-04-03

Bundling rules — 0895T

NCCI edits: these codes have billing restrictions when billed with 0895T

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 0895T

82 code pairs that have billing restrictions with this procedure.

Never bill together

May bill with modifier

Code	Description	Rule
0903T	Ecg alg 12 lead reduced i&r	May bill with modifier
0904T	Ecg alg 12 ld rdcd trcg only	May bill with modifier
0905T	Ecg alg 12 ld rdcd i&r only	May bill with modifier
36000	Place needle in vein	May bill with modifier
36400	Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp fem/jug	May bill with modifier
36405	Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp scalp vn	May bill with modifier
36406	Vnpnxr<3yrs phy/qhp other vn	May bill with modifier
36410	Vnpnxr 3yr/> phy/qhp dx/ther	May bill with modifier
36420	Venipuncture cutdown < 1 yr	May bill with modifier
36425	Venipuncture cutdown 1 yr/>	May bill with modifier
36430	Transfusion bld/bld compnt	May bill with modifier
36440	Bld push tfuj 2 yr/<	May bill with modifier
36591	Draw blood off venous device	Never bill together
36592	Collect blood from picc	Never bill together
36600	Withdrawal of arterial blood	May bill with modifier
36640	Insertion catheter artery	May bill with modifier
37140	Revision of circulation	May bill with modifier
43752	Nasal/orogastric w/tube plmt	May bill with modifier
44005	Freeing of bowel adhesion	Never bill together
44180	Lap enterolysis	Never bill together
44820	Excision of mesentery lesion	Never bill together
44850	Repair of mesentery	Never bill together
44950	Appendectomy	Never bill together
44970	Laparoscopy appendectomy	Never bill together
47000	Needle biopsy of liver perq	May bill with modifier
47001	Ndl biopsy lvr tm oth maj px	May bill with modifier
47100	Wedge biopsy of liver	May bill with modifier
47120	Partial removal of liver	May bill with modifier
47122	Extensive removal of liver	May bill with modifier
47125	Partial removal of liver	May bill with modifier
47130	Partial removal of liver	May bill with modifier
47533	Plmt biliary drainage cath	May bill with modifier
47534	Plmt biliary drainage cath	May bill with modifier
47535	Conversion ext bil drg cath	May bill with modifier
47536	Exchange biliary drg cath	May bill with modifier
47562	Laparoscopic cholecystectomy	Never bill together
47564	Laparo cholecystectomy/explr	Never bill together
47570	Laparo cholecystoenterostomy	Never bill together
47600	Cholecystectomy	Never bill together
47605	Cholecystectomy w/cholang	Never bill together
47610	Removal of gallbladder	Never bill together
47612	Removal of gallbladder	Never bill together
47620	Removal of gallbladder	Never bill together
47760	Fuse bile ducts and bowel	Never bill together
47780	Fuse bile ducts and bowel	Never bill together
47800	Reconstruction of bile ducts	Never bill together
47801	Placement bile duct support	Never bill together
49000	Exploration of abdomen	Never bill together
49002	Reopening of abdomen	May bill with modifier
49010	Exploration behind abdomen	Never bill together

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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.

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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.