Code Details & Principles for S4740
Code details & principles for
S4740
- Chapter 15 / Lesions of Skin
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4740 | Drainage of large subcutaneous abscess/haematoma | 15.1.0 Lesions of Skin |
Unacceptable Combinations for S4740
| 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 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S4213 | Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Trunk & Limbs | 2011-03-11 |
| S4720 | Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) | 2011-11-04 |
| S4780 | Aspiration of subcutaneous haematoma | 2010-01-20 |
| S5730 | Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology) | 2013-06-04 |
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