Code details & principles for
Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
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17160 | Intensive care - consultant daily care, when no operative anaesthesia performed | 1.4.0 Intensive Care Codes | Replaces 20340 |
CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
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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 |
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: