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What is unbundling or fragmented billing?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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What is the purpose of cross-references in the CPT code book?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Unbundling occurs when procedures are reported individually that should have been included under a bundled code. This practice will result in a claim denial and may also be considered fraud.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Cross-references provide additional information and direct the coder to other entries that may apply to the procedure or service.



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