Code Details & Principles for T8003

Code details & principles for

T8003

  • Chapter 16 / Connective Tissue/Tendon Muscle
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
T8003 Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint) 16.1.0 Connective Tissue/Tendon Muscle

Unacceptable Combinations for T8003

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
S1510 Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
T8002 Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint) 2013-06-04
T8100 Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion 2010-01-20
W3712 Primary total hip replacement +/- cement 2011-11-25
W7420 Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy 2014-07-03
W8500 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral 2014-03-04
W8580 Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral 2013-06-07
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint 2011-09-23
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral 2014-06-19

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