Code Details & Principles for E1330

Code details & principles for

E1330

  • Chapter 5 / Nasal Sinuses
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
E1330 Intranasal antrostomy including endoscopic and antral washout (including bilateral) 5.5.0 Nasal Sinuses

Unacceptable Combinations for E1330

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
E1310 Antral puncture and washout (and bilateral) 2011-11-15
E1360 Endoscopic balloon dilation frontal sinuplasty and bilateral 2014-06-19
E1370 Endoscopic balloon dilation maxillary sinuplasty and bilateral 2014-06-19
E1380 Endoscopic balloon dilation sphenoid sinuplasty and bilateral 2013-11-04
E1432 FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral) 2014-06-19
E1480 Endoscopic exploration frontal sinus beyond frontoethmoid recess and bilateral 2013-06-07
E1780 Diagnostic endoscopy of sinus and bilateral (as sole procedure) 2013-08-20

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