Code Details & Principles for S4760

Code details & principles for

S4760

  • Chapter 7 / Other
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
S4760 Fine needle aspiration cytology 7.4.0 Other See ?XR160

Unacceptable Combinations for S4760

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
B2800 Excision of breast lump/fibroadenoma 2012-12-09
B3212 Percutaneous suction core biopsy 2010-01-20
S1110 Curettage/cryotherapy of lesion of skin (including cauterisation) - up to three 2011-11-04
S1420 Shave biopsy of lesion of skin 2010-01-20
S1500 Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue 2011-03-11
S4230 Secondary suture of skin 2010-01-20
S4720 Drainage of lesion of skin (including abscess) 2011-11-04

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