Code Details & Principles for W1800
Code details & principles for
W1800
- Chapter 16 / Bone (Non-Specific)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1800 | Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis) | 16.2.0 Bone (Non-Specific) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W1800
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
|---|---|---|
| S4183 | Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Trunk & Limbs | 2010-01-20 |
| S4213 | Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Trunk & Limbs | 2011-03-11 |
| S5532 | Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - less than 2% | 2010-01-20 |
| S5533 | Dressing of burn of skin or subcutaneous tissue - 2%-10% | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| S5730 | Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology) | 2013-06-04 |
| S5770 | Dressing of skin using vacuum assisted closure device (vac pump) | 2014-12-07 |
| W0850 | Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) | 2012-04-04 |
| W1380 | Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty | 2013-09-10 |
| W3620 | Open bone biopsy as sole procedure | 2013-07-23 |
| W3622 | Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure | 2013-10-04 |
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