Code Details & Principles for A5220
Code details & principles for
A5220
- Chapter 3 / Paraspinal Injections
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A5220 | Epidural injection (thoracic) | 3.3.0 Paraspinal Injections |
Unacceptable Combinations for A5220
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| A5200 | Epidural injection (cervical) | 2010-01-20 |
| A5210 | Epidural injection (lumbar) | 2014-06-05 |
| A5220 | Epidural injection (thoracic) | 2010-01-20 |
| A5220 | Epidural injection (thoracic) | 2010-01-20 |
| A5230 | Epidurogram +/- epidural injection | 2010-01-20 |
| A5410 | Epidural blood patch | 2013-06-03 |
| A5743 | Medial branch block injection(s) +/- image guidance (including bilateral) CERVICAL | 2020-08-06 |
| A5744 | Medial branch block injection(s) +/- image guidance (including bilateral) THORACIC | 2020-08-06 |
| A5745 | Medial branch block injection(s) +/- image guidance (including bilateral) LUMBAR | 2020-08-06 |
| A5753 | Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CERVICAL | 2020-01-02 |
| A5754 | Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) THORACIC | 2020-01-02 |
| A5755 | Nerve Root Block +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBAR | 2020-01-02 |
| A5763 | Neurolytic Root Block (Radiofrequency denervation, Thermocoagulation, Cryotherapy or Phenol, including Rhizolysis) ÿ+/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CERVICAL | 2020-01-02 |
| A5764 | Neurolytic Root Block (Radiofrequency denervation, Thermocoagulation, Cryotherapy or Phenol, including Rhizolysis) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) THORACIC | 2020-01-02 |
| A5765 | Neurolytic Root Block (Radiofrequency denervation, Thermocoagulation, Cryotherapy or Phenol, including Rhizolysis) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBARÿ | 2020-01-02 |
| A5773 | Facet joint injection(s) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) CERVICAL | 2020-01-02 |
| A5774 | Facet joint injection(s) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) THORACIC | 2020-01-02 |
| A5775 | Facet joint injection(s) +/- Image Guidance (including Bilateral) LUMBAR | 2020-01-02 |
| A7300 | Radiofrequency (including pulsed denervation), cryoprobe or phenol for permanent lesion of named peripheral nerve +/- image guidance | 2013-08-20 |
| A7302 | Continuous nerve block +/- Image guidance (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| A7352 | Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus +/- Image guidance (as sole procedure) | 2014-01-10 |
| E5430 | Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) | 2011-11-04 |
| E5434 | Robotic assisted pulmonary segmental resection | 2023-06-09 |
| K4180 | Robotic assisted bypass for coronary artery(ies) including harvesting of grafts and endarterectomy (CABG) | 2013-11-22 |
| V5003 | Manipulation of spine without GA/IV sedation (as sole procedure) | 2013-10-04 |
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