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NCCI Code Pairs — 97542

Complete listing of CMS National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) Procedure-to-Procedure (PTP) edits involving HCPCS/CPT code 97542.

145 Total Edits 98 as Column 1 47 as Column 2
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Column 1 Pairs 97542 is the primary code

When 97542 is reported as the Column 1 (comprehensive) code, the paired Column 2 code is bundled and generally not separately payable.

Medicare Facility (Hospital Outpatient) — 7 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2004-04-01 2006-09-30
97004 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-01 2016-12-31
97002 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-01 2016-12-31
Medicare Practitioner — 76 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
96523 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2019-04-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
36592 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2015-10-01 2199-12-31
36591 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2015-10-01 2199-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2004-04-01 2006-09-30
99345 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99243 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99244 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99245 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99251 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99252 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99253 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99254 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99255 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99261 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99262 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99263 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99271 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99272 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99273 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99274 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99275 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99291 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99292 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99301 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99302 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99303 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99311 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99312 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99313 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99321 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99322 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99323 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99331 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99332 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99333 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99341 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99342 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99343 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99344 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99347 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99348 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99349 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99350 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99354 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99355 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99356 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99357 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99201 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99202 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99203 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99204 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99205 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99211 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99212 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99213 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99214 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99215 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99221 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99222 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99223 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99231 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99232 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99233 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99234 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99235 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99236 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99238 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99239 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99241 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
99242 · CCI
9 Not applicable — edit has been deleted or is no longer active
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-30 2000-10-30
97002 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-01 2016-12-31
97004 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2000-10-01 2016-12-31
Medicaid Facility — 6 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97004 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2016-12-31
97002 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2016-12-31
Medicaid Practitioner — 9 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
96523 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2019-04-01 2199-12-31
97168 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
97164 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2017-01-01 2019-12-31
36591 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2015-10-01 2199-12-31
36592 · CCI
0 Modifier not allowed — codes cannot be reported together under any circumstances
CPT Manual or CMS manual coding instruction 2015-10-01 2199-12-31
97002 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2016-12-31
97004 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2016-12-31

Column 2 Pairs 97542 is the bundled code

When 97542 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) — 12 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
G0160 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0157 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0158 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0159 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2006-10-01 2019-12-31
G0129 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
G0152 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
G0177 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
HCPCS/CPT procedure code definition 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
G0151 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
97530 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 1999-01-01 2199-12-31
97150 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 1997-04-01 2199-12-31
Medicare Practitioner — 12 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
G0160 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0158 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0157 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0159 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2006-10-01 2019-12-31
G0177 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
HCPCS/CPT procedure code definition 2001-07-01 2004-09-30
G0152 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
G0151 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
G0129 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2001-07-01 2199-12-31
97530 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 1999-01-01 2199-12-31
97150 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 1997-04-01 2199-12-31
Medicaid Facility — 12 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
G0160 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0159 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0157 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0158 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
97530 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2019-12-31
G0129 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
G0151 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
G0152 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
G0177 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
HCPCS/CPT procedure code definition 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
97150 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
Medicaid Practitioner — 11 pairs
Paired Code
Mod? Modifier Indicator: 0 = not allowed, 1 = modifier may permit separate reporting, 9 = N/A
Rationale Effective End Date
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2020-10-01 2199-12-31
G0160 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0157 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0158 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0159 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2011-07-01 2199-12-31
G0151 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
G0152 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
97150 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
97530 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2199-12-31
97755 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
More extensive procedure 2010-10-01 2019-12-31
G0129 · CCI
1 Modifier allowed — a NCCI-associated modifier may permit separate reporting
Standards of medical/surgical practice 2010-10-01 2199-12-31

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