Code Details & Principles for F3480

Code details & principles for

F3480

  • Chapter 5 / Throat
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
F3480 Adenotonsillectomy (and bilateral) 5.6.0 Throat

Unacceptable Combinations for F3480

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Code Added
E2010 Adenoidectomy Pre 2025
E2400 Therapeutic endoscopic operation on pharynx Pre 2025
F2810 Excision/destruction of lesion of palate Pre 2025
F3070 Suture of palate Pre 2025
F3240 Operations on uvula Pre 2025
F3400 Tonsillectomy - child (and bilateral) Pre 2025
F3440 Tonsillectomy - adult (and bilateral) Pre 2025
F3441 Robotic assisted tonsillectomy (and bilateral) Pre 2025
F3442 Robotic assisted adenotonsillectomy (and bilateral) Pre 2025
F3490 Intracapsular tonsillectomy 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
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