A procedure that may be billed for when performed alone, but may not be billed for when performed with a more extensive procedure of the same site is called a(n):

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A "separate procedure" is one that is considered a standalone service when performed independently but is not billed separately when it is performed as part of a more comprehensive procedure at the same anatomical site. This term is used in medical billing to indicate procedures that are not charged for separately if they are part of or incidental to a more major procedure.

A Procedure That May Be Billed for When Performed Alone