Code Details & Principles for V2501
Code details & principles for
V2501
- Chapter 3 / Lumbar Region
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2501 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 3.1.3 Lumbar Region |
Unacceptable Combinations for V2501
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
|---|---|---|
| A5210 | Epidural injection (lumbar) | Pre 2025 |
| A6600 | Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve | Pre 2025 |
| A6700 | Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve | Pre 2025 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | Pre 2025 |
| V2500 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring | Pre 2025 |
| V2501 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | Pre 2025 |
| V2542 | Posterior excision of disc prolapse with undercutting facetectomy +/- decompression - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) | Pre 2025 |
| V2560 | Decompression for central spinal stenosis (1 or 2 levels) | Pre 2025 |
| V2562 | Decompression for central spinal stenosis (3 or more levels) | Pre 2025 |
| V2660 | Revision of decompression for central spinal stenosis | Pre 2025 |
| V3350 | Combined anterior approach discectomy, decompression and fusion and posterior fusion (lumbar region) including spinal cord monitoring | Pre 2025 |
| V3362 | Primary posterior fusion with instrumentation +/- decompression +/- discectomy (including Graf stabilisation and all fusion approaches) (lumbar region) including spinal cord monitoring | Pre 2025 |
| V4280 | Correction of adult degenerative or adult idiopathic scoliosis including decompression +/- fusion (including spinal cord monitoring) | Pre 2025 |
| V4740 | Image guided percutaneous spinal biopsy | Pre 2025 |
| V4742 | Spinal endoscopy | Pre 2025 |
| V4900 | Open biopsy of lesion of spine where no other operative procedure on the spine is performed | Pre 2025 |
| V5230 | Discogram/Diagnostic intervertebral disc injection under X-ray control | Pre 2025 |
| W3620 | Open bone biopsy as sole procedure | 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