Code Details & Principles for S1510

Code details & principles for

S1510

  • Chapter 15 / Lesions of Skin
  • Chapter 16 / Connective Tissue/Tendon Muscle
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
S1510 Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure) 15.1.0 Lesions of Skin, 16.1.0 Connective Tissue/Tendon Muscle

Unacceptable Combinations for S1510

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
S1500 Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue 2011-03-11
S1750 Large muscle flap (9cm2 or more) (including skin graft and closure of secondary defect) 2011-11-04
T7620 Free functioning muscle transfer (as sole procedure) (including closure of secondary defect) 2011-11-04
T8002 Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint) 2013-06-04
T8003 Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint) 2010-01-20
T8100 Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion 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