Code Details & Principles for T8620
Code details & principles for
T8620
- Chapter 9 / Lymphatic System
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T8620 | Sampling of axillary lymph nodes | 9.8.0 Lymphatic System |
Unacceptable Combinations for T8620
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| B2710 | Radical mastectomy (including block dissection) | 2011-11-04 |
| B2742 | Modified radical mastectomy (including lymph node sampling) | 2011-11-04 |
| B2744 | Modified radical mastectomy (including lymph node clearance) | 2011-11-04 |
| B2780 | Simple mastectomy (including axillary node biopsy) - unilateral | 2013-10-04 |
| B2781 | Simple mastectomy including axillary node biopsy - bilateral | 2010-07-01 |
| B2912 | Mastectomy and immediate reconstruction of breast using latissimus dorsi | 2010-01-20 |
| B2916 | Mastectomy and immediate reconstruction of breast using extended latissimus dorsi flap | 2011-01-20 |
| B2989 | Mastectomy followed by immediate Deep Inferior Epigastric Flap (DIEP) reconstruction - unilateral | 2010-12-09 |
| B2990 | Reconstruction of breast using deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) with vascularised lymph node transfer (including delayed reconstruction) - unilateral | 2014-11-06 |
| B3016 | Mastectomy and immediate reconstruction of breast using fat transfer | 2010-01-20 |
| B3180 | Implantation of prosthesis into breast (as sole procedure) | 2011-03-11 |
| GA303 | Chest reconstruction for gender affirmation (as sole procedure) - bilateral | 2024-10-08 |
| T8520 | Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes (axillary clearance) levels 1 to 3 | 2010-01-20 |
| T8621 | Robotic assisted radical dissection of axillary lymph nodes | 2024-04-15 |
| T8622 | Robotic assisted selective dissection of axillary lymph nodes | 2024-04-15 |
| T8640 | Sampling of internal mammary lymph nodes | 2010-01-20 |
| T8700 | Excision biopsy of lymph node for diagnosis (cervical, inguinal, axillary) | 2010-01-20 |
| T9000 | Sentinel node mapping and sampling with blue dye or radioactive probe for breast cancer | 2013-07-23 |
| T9020 | Sentinel node mapping and sampling with blue dye and radioactive probe for breast cancer | 2013-07-23 |
| T9030 | Intraoperative sentinel node mapping, using One Step Nucleic Acid Amplification (OSNA), for breast cancer | 2014-02-10 |
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