Code details & principles for
Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
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W9045 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateral | 16.5.0 Joints, including Replacement/Reconstruction (Not listed elsewhere) | If you are carrying out separate procedures on different areas of the body, the unacceptable combination principles may not be applicable. When contacting an insurer, please make it clear which areas of the body are being treated so that these can be reviewed appropriately. |
CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
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W0460 | Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers) | Pre 2025 |
W0462 | Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation) | Pre 2025 |
W0463 | Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation) | Pre 2025 |
W0464 | Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation) | Pre 2025 |
W3150 | Harvesting and injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) with collagen cell carrier for osteochondral defects of the knee | Pre 2025 |
W7180 | Harvesting and injection of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) | Pre 2025 |
W9032 | Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateral | Pre 2025 |
W9033 | Injections of viscosupplement into joints with image guidance - bilateral | Pre 2025 |
W9035 | Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateral | Pre 2025 |
W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | Pre 2025 |
W9042 | Injection of viscosupplement into joint - unilateral | Pre 2025 |
W9043 | Injections of viscosupplement into joints - bilateral | 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: