Code Details & Principles for S4720
Code details & principles for
S4720
- Chapter 15 / Lesions of Skin
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4720 | Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) | 15.1.0 Lesions of Skin |
Unacceptable Combinations for S4720
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| B3310 | Drainage of breast abscess (including haematoma and seroma) | 2011-11-04 |
| D0410 | Drainage of haematoma/abscess of pinna | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| S0603 | <p>Primary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs</p> | 2011-03-11 |
| S0604 | Secondary excision of malignant lesion - Head & Neck | 2011-03-11 |
| S0605 | <p>Secondary excision of malignant lesion - Trunk & Limbs</p> | 2011-03-11 |
| S0632 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0633 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0642 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0643 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S1110 | Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three | 2011-11-04 |
| S1420 | Shave biopsy of lesion of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S4740 | Drainage of large subcutaneous abscess/haematoma | 2010-01-20 |
| S4760 | Fine needle aspiration cytology | 2015-12-22 |
| S5710 | Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - up to 25cm2 in area | 2010-01-20 |
| S5712 | Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - over 25cm2 in area | 2010-01-20 |
| S6400 | Excision of nail bed (Zadik's) (including anaesthetic) | 2012-04-27 |
| XR160 | Percutaneous image guided fine needle aspiration(s) (FNA) - unilateral | 2014-08-06 |
| XR161 | Percutaneous image guided fine needle aspiration(s) (FNA) - bilateral | 2019-01-23 |
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