Code Details & Principles for S0642
Code details & principles for
S0642
- Chapter 15 / Lesions of Skin
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0642 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 15.1.0 Lesions of Skin |
Unacceptable Combinations for S0642
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| C1210 | Excision of lesion of eyelid | 2012-02-27 |
| C1230 | Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of eyelid | 2012-02-27 |
| S0520 | Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs micrographic surgery) with immediate reconstruction | 2013-07-23 |
| S0521 | Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs micrographic surgery) without reconstruction | 2015-11-30 |
| S0602 | <p>Primary excision of malignant lesion - Head & Neck</p> | 2011-03-11 |
| S0604 | Secondary excision of malignant lesion - Head & Neck | 2011-03-11 |
| S0632 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0656 | Removal of lipoma | 2014-04-03 |
| S1420 | Shave biopsy of lesion of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| S4720 | Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) | 2011-11-04 |
| W0950 | Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis | 2011-11-03 |
| W0961 | Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis | 2015-01-31 |
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