Code Details & Principles for H3320

Code details & principles for

H3320

  • Chapter 11 / Rectum/Anus
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
H3320 Abdominoperineal resection of rectum and anus 11.6.0 Rectum/Anus

Unacceptable Combinations for H3320

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
G7250 Ileoanal anastomosis and creation of pouch 2010-01-20
H0410 Panproctocolectomy +/- stoma 2010-01-20
H1590 Open formation of colostomy 2010-01-20
H3310 Abdominoperineal pull through resection with colo-anal anastomosis +/- colonic pouch and associated stoma 2010-01-20
H3322 Laparoscopic abdominoperineal resection +/- stoma 2010-01-20
H3332 Anterior resection - high (i.e. colorectal anastomosis above the peritoneal reflection) 2010-01-20
H3334 Anterior resection - low (i.e. colorectal anastomosis at or below the peritoneal reflection) 2010-01-20
H3383 Robotic assisted total mesorectal excision (TME) 2020-05-19
H3384 Open Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) 2020-08-06
H3385 Laparoscopic total mesorectal excision (TME) 2020-08-06
H3386 Transanal Total Mesorectal Excision (TME) 2020-08-06
H3400 Open excision of lesion of rectum and colon 2010-01-20
H4180 Full or partial thickness rectal biopsy 2010-01-20
H4430 Examination of rectum under anaesthetic (as sole procedure) 2013-06-03
T4302 Open adhesiolysis (including biopsy) 2013-07-23

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