Code Details & Principles for S4950

Code details & principles for

S4950

  • Chapter 15 / Repair
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
S4950 Fat transfer, including extraction and volume adjustment, of scar defect following trauma (excluding breast) 15.2.0 Repair

Unacceptable Combinations for S4950

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
B3016 Mastectomy and immediate reconstruction of breast using fat transfer 2010-01-20
B3017 Reconstruction of breast using fat transfer (including delayed reconstruction) 2010-01-20
B3018 Revision reconstruction of breast using fat transfer 2010-01-20
B3020 Fat transfer, (as sole procedure, including extraction and transfer for volume adjustment following mastectomy and reconstruction) 2011-11-04
B3580 Nipple areola complex reconstruction +/- liposuction and fat transfer 2014-06-19
GA303 Chest reconstruction for gender affirmation (as sole procedure) - bilateral 2024-10-08
S1500 Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue 2011-03-11
S4230 Secondary suture of skin 2010-01-20
S5010 Tumescent liposuction for lipoedema 2014-04-03

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