Code Details & Principles for W0951
Code details & principles for
W0951
- Chapter 15 / Repair
- Chapter 16 / Bone (Non-Specific)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0951 | Radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstruction | 15.2.0 Repair, 16.2.0 Bone (Non-Specific) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W0951
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S1700 | Distant flap - delay/division/inset | 2010-01-20 |
| S1740 | Large myocutaneous (muscular/cutaneous) flap (9cm2 or more) (including closure of secondary defect) | 2011-11-04 |
| S2000 | Large island skin flap (9cm2 or more) (e.g. radial forearm) (including closure of secondary defect) | 2011-11-04 |
| S2002 | Small island flap (less than 9cm2) | 2010-01-20 |
| S2500 | Local flap - less than 9cm2 | 2013-03-03 |
| S2502 | Local flap - 9cm2 or more (excluding graft/flap to secondary defect) | 2010-01-20 |
| S2503 | Local flap - 9cm2 or more (including graft/flap to secondary defect) | 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