Code Details & Principles for V2950

Code details & principles for

V2950

  • Chapter 3 / Cervical Region
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
V2950 Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) 3.1.1 Cervical Region

Unacceptable Combinations for V2950

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
V2282 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) +/- spinal cord monitoring 2014-08-06
V2283 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - cervical region (3 or more levels) +/- spinal cord monitoring 2014-08-06
V2900 Anterior discectomy - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) 2014-08-06
V2901 Anterior discectomy - cervical region (3 or more levels) 2014-08-06
V2902 Revisional anterior discectomy (cervical region) 2010-01-20
V2950 Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) 2014-08-06
V2951 Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (3 or more levels) 2014-08-06
V3345 Mobilisation of the lumbar/thoracic vessels to provide spinal surgical access (by vascular surgeon) as sole procedure 2014-08-07
V4742 Spinal endoscopy 2010-01-20
V4900 Open biopsy of lesion of spine where no other operative procedure on the spine is performed 2010-01-20
V5230 Discogram/Diagnostic intervertebral disc injection under X-ray control 2010-01-20
W3100 Bone graft (as sole procedure) 2012-04-04
XR510 Fluoroscopically guided discectomy (including laser) 2010-01-20
XR520 CT guided discectomy (including laser) 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