NCCI Code Pairs — 0486U
Complete listing of CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) edits involving HCPCS/CPT code 0486U.
113 Total Edits
87 as Column 1
26 as Column 2
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Column 1 Pairs 0486U is the primary code
When 0486U is reported as the Column 1 (comprehensive) code, the paired Column 2 code is bundled and generally not separately payable.
Medicare Facility (Hospital Outpatient) — 87 pairs
| Paired Code |
Mod
Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
|
Rationale | Effective | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88274 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| G0327 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| G0452 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| G0463 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0174U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0229U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0347U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0348U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0349U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0350U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 36591 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 36592 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 80503 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 80504 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 80505 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81120 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81121 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81163 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81164 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81165 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81166 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81167 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81201 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81202 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81203 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81209 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81210 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81212 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81215 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81216 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81217 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81235 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81272 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81273 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81275 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81276 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81287 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81288 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81292 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81293 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81294 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81295 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81296 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81297 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81298 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81299 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81300 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81301 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81307 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81308 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81309 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81311 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81313 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81314 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81317 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81318 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81319 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81321 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81322 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81323 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81327 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81345 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81400 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81401 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81402 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81403 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81404 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81405 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81406 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81407 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81408 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81457 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81458 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81462 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81463 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88271 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88272 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88273 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88275 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88291 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88365 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88366 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88367 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88368 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88374 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 88377 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 96523 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
Column 2 Pairs 0486U is the bundled code
When 0486U is reported as the Column 2 (component) code, it is bundled into the Column 1 comprehensive code and generally not separately payable.
Medicare Facility (Hospital Outpatient) — 17 pairs
| Paired Code |
Mod
Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
|
Rationale | Effective | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0172U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0244U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0250U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0262U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0317U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0334U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0338U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0409U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81162 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81425 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81427 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81455 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81456 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81459 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81464 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0048U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 0473U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-04-01 | 2199-12-31 |
Medicare Practitioner — 7 pairs
| Paired Code |
Mod
Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
|
Rationale | Effective | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81459 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81464 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81456 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81427 · CCI |
0
Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
|
Mutually exclusive procedures | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81455 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81162 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
| 81425 · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-07-01 | 2199-12-31 |
Medicaid Facility — 1 pair
| Paired Code |
Mod
Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
|
Rationale | Effective | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0473U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-04-01 | 2199-12-31 |
Medicaid Practitioner — 1 pair
| Paired Code |
Mod
Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
|
Rationale | Effective | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0473U · CCI |
1
Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
|
Misuse of Column Two code with Column One code | 2026-04-01 | 2199-12-31 |
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