Code Details & Principles for L8600

Code details & principles for

L8600

  • Chapter 9 / Varicose Veins
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
L8600 Unilateral varicose vein injection sclerotherapy 9.7.0 Varicose Veins

Unacceptable Combinations for L8600

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
L8510 Ligation/stripping of long or short saphenous vein (including local excision/multiple phlebectomy) 2010-01-20
L8512 Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) of single venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - unilateral 2012-06-08
L8513 Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) of single venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - bilateral 2012-06-08
L8514 Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) of more than one venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - unilateral 2012-06-08
L8515 Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) of more than one venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - bilateral 2013-11-22
L8520 Ligation/stripping of long or short saphenous vein (including local excision/multiple phlebectomy) - bilateral 2010-01-20
L8532 Operations for recurrent varicose veins without re-exploration of groin or popliteal fossa - unilateral 2010-01-20
L8540 Radiofrequency ablation of more than one venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - unilateral 2013-06-03
L8541 Radiofrequency ablation of more than one venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - bilateral 2013-06-03
L8542 Radiofrequency ablation of single venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - unilateral 2013-04-08
L8543 Radiofrequency ablation of single venous trunk +/- phlebectomies - bilateral 2013-04-08
L8620 Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins - unilateral 2010-01-20
L8621 Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy of varicose veins - bilateral 2013-03-03
L8650 Trans-luminal occlusion of perforators (TRLOP) - unilateral 2016-02-04
L8680 Bilateral varicose vein injection sclerotherapy 2010-01-20
L8700 Ligation/stripping of long and short saphenous veins (including local excision/multiple phlebectomy) 2010-01-20
L8750 Local excision (multiple phlebectomy) of varicose vein(s) of leg - unilateral 2010-01-20
L8751 Local excision (multiple phlebectomy) of varicose vein(s) of leg - bilateral 2010-01-20
L8770 Subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS) - unilateral 2010-01-20
L8771 Subfascial endoscopic perforator surgery (SEPS) - bilateral 2010-01-20
L8780 Ligation/stripping of long and short saphenous veins (including local excision/multiple phlebectomy) - bilateral 2010-01-20
L9510 Venography (and bilateral) 2010-01-20
L9580 Varicography for recurrent varicose veins 2010-01-20

Coding Principles

These coding principles set out how the authors intend that the codes and narratives within the CCSD Schedule are interpreted and used. The outputs are available to be used by all individual insurers and providers including CCSD and non-CCSD members. Please note that:

  • The CCSD Group does not discuss nor determine classifcations, reimbursement or fees - all insurers will have their own view on these matters
  • The inclusion of a procedure code and/or its associated coding principles in the CCSD Schedule does not necessarily mean that it is endorsed by all members of the CCSD Group and codes may or may not be included in individual insurers' own Schedules or covered
  • The coding principles are non-exhaustive guidelines only - each individual insurer may choose whether or not to adopt an individual combination of codes in practice and you will need to contact the insurer for further information