When should modality services be bundled?

Bundling of modality services is typically done when the services are not provided for a full minimum threshold of 8 minutes. The rationale behind this is rooted in the guidelines set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which establish that services rendered for less than 8 minutes should not be billed separately. When modality services are offered in intervals that do not meet this time requirement, they should be combined or bundled to reflect the nature of the service appropriately.

This practice ensures that billing remains consistent with the time-based criteria for modality procedures, preventing any instances of fragmented billing that could lead to overcharging or misrepresentation of services rendered. Therefore, bundling in this context is about aligning with the established time parameters that govern how modality services are categorized and billed, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.