Code Details & Principles for S3500
Code details & principles for
S3500
- Chapter 15 / Free Skin Grafts
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3500 | Split autograft of skin, trunk and limbs - up to 25cm2 | 15.4.2 Free Skin Grafts |
Unacceptable Combinations for S3500
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| B2914 | Mastectomy followed by immediate Deep Inferior Epigastric Flap (DIEP) reconstruction - bilateral | 2016-02-04 |
| B2986 | Reconstruction of breast using deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) (including delayed reconstruction) - unilateral (single flap) | 2011-03-11 |
| B2989 | Mastectomy followed by immediate Deep Inferior Epigastric Flap (DIEP) reconstruction - unilateral | 2010-12-09 |
| B2990 | Reconstruction of breast using deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) with vascularised lymph node transfer (including delayed reconstruction) - unilateral | 2014-11-06 |
| B2993 | Reconstruction of breast using stacked deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) (including delayed reconstruction) - bilateral (2 flaps per breast) | 2017-12-11 |
| B2996 | Reconstruction of breast using deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) (including delayed reconstruction) - bilateral (single flap per breast) | 2015-05-06 |
| B2999 | Reconstruction of breast using stacked deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) (including delayed reconstruction) - unilateral (2 flaps) | 2017-12-11 |
| GA303 | Chest reconstruction for gender affirmation (as sole procedure) - bilateral | 2024-10-08 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S3102 | Thinning of skin graft flap | 2010-01-20 |
| S3530 | Split autograft of skin, trunk and limbs - over 25cm2 and up to 5% of body surface area | 2011-03-11 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 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