Code Details & Principles for 17160

Code details & principles for

17160

  • Chapter 1 / Intensive Care Codes
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
17160 Intensive care - consultant daily care, when no operative anaesthesia performed 1.4.0 Intensive Care Codes Replaces 20340

Unacceptable Combinations for 17160

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Code Added
17170 Professional attendance on (initiation of care of) patient requiring intensive care in an emergency up to 2 hours Pre 2025
17180 Professional attendance on (initiation of care of) patient requiring intensive care in an emergency 2-3 hours Pre 2025
17190 Professional attendance on (initiation of care of) patient requiring intensive care in an emergency over 3 hours Pre 2025
20320 Inpatient care Pre 2025
20330 Inpatient consultation by second specialist or for emergency Pre 2025

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
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