Code Details & Principles for T8700
Code details & principles for
T8700
- Chapter 9 / Lymphatic System
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T8700 | Excision biopsy of lymph node for diagnosis (cervical, inguinal, axillary) | 9.8.0 Lymphatic System |
Unacceptable Combinations for T8700
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| B2710 | Radical mastectomy (including block dissection) | 2011-11-04 |
| B2800 | Excision of breast lump/fibroadenoma | 2012-12-09 |
| 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 |
| GA303 | Chest reconstruction for gender affirmation (as sole procedure) - bilateral | 2024-10-08 |
| M6180 | Radical prostatectomy, reconstruction of bladder neck (including bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy) (including cystoscopy) | 2011-11-04 |
| M6182 | Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, reconstruction of bladder neck including bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy (including cystoscopy) | 2014-03-26 |
| M6192 | Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy, reconstruction of bladder neck including bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy (including cystoscopy) | 2013-06-04 |
| M6193 | Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy using bilateral nerve-sparing technique, reconstruction of bladder neck including bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy (including cystoscopy)? | 2024-04-15 |
| M6194 | Robotic assisted radical prostatectomy through the rectovesical pouch, using a bilateral nerve- and ligament-sparing technique, reconstruction of bladder neck, including bilateral pelvic lymphadenectomy (including cystoscopy)? | 2024-04-15 |
| T8510 | Radical dissection of cervical lymph nodes | 2010-01-20 |
| T8511 | Robotic assisted radical dissection of cervical lymph nodes | 2024-04-15 |
| T8512 | Robotic assisted selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 | 2024-04-15 |
| T8513 | Robotic assisted selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 5 (+/- 6) | 2024-04-15 |
| T8520 | Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes (axillary clearance) levels 1 to 3 | 2010-01-20 |
| T8550 | Block dissection of inguinal lymph nodes | 2010-01-20 |
| T8551 | Robotic assisted radical dissection of inguinal lymph nodes | 2024-04-15 |
| T8552 | Robotic assisted selective dissection of inguinal lymph nodes | 2024-04-15 |
| T8610 | Biopsy/Sampling of cervical lymph nodes | 2010-01-20 |
| T8620 | Sampling of axillary lymph nodes | 2013-06-04 |
| 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 |
| T8722 | Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 | 2010-01-20 |
| T8723 | Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 5 (+/-6) | 2010-01-20 |
| T9610 | Excision of cystic hygroma | 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