Code Details & Principles for J5500
Code details & principles for
J5500
- Chapter 11 / Other Organs (Mainly Digestive)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J5500 | Total pancreatectomy and excision of surrounding tissue | 11.7.0 Other Organs (Mainly Digestive) |
Unacceptable Combinations for J5500
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
|---|---|---|
| J5520 | Total pancreatectomy | Pre 2025 |
| J5610 | Pancreatoduodenectomy and excision of surrounding tissue (Whipple's procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| J5611 | Laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy and excision of surrounding tissue (Whipple's procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| J5612 | Robotic assisted pancreatoduodenectomy and excision of surrounding tissue (Whipple's procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| J5700 | Distal pancreatectomy | Pre 2025 |
| J5712 | Robotic assisted distal pancreatectomy | Pre 2025 |
| J5800 | Excision of lesion of pancreas | Pre 2025 |
| J5900 | Anastomosis of pancreatic duct (to another viscus) | Pre 2025 |
| J6100 | Open drainage of lesion of pancreas | Pre 2025 |
| J6180 | Drainage of pancreatic abscess | Pre 2025 |
| J6200 | Incision of pancreas | Pre 2025 |
| J6300 | Open examination of pancreas | Pre 2025 |
| J6600 | Therapeutic percutaneous operations on pancreas | Pre 2025 |
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