Code Details & Principles for E3520
Code details & principles for
E3520
- Chapter 5 / Larynx and Trachea
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E3520 | Microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy +/- biopsy, excision of lesion, polyp or cyst | 5.7.0 Larynx and Trachea |
Unacceptable Combinations for E3520
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| B0812 | Total thyroidectomy/near total thyroidectomy +/- microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy | 2010-01-20 |
| B0830 | Unilateral thyroid lobectomy & isthmectomy +/-microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy | 2010-01-20 |
| E2140 | Reconstruction using stomach pull up following pharyngolaryngectomy | 2012-02-27 |
| E2150 | Reconstruction free jejunal graft following pharyngolaryngectomy | 2010-01-20 |
| E2400 | Therapeutic endoscopic operation on pharynx | 2013-06-03 |
| E2910 | Total laryngectomy | 2012-01-06 |
| E2920 | Horizontal supra-glottic laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | 2012-01-06 |
| E2930 | Vertical hemi-laryngectomy | 2012-01-06 |
| E2931 | Transoral robotic assisted vertical supra-glottic hemi-laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | 2024-04-15 |
| E2932 | Transoral robotic assisted horizontal supra-glottic hemi-laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | 2024-04-15 |
| E2940 | Partial laryngectomy | 2012-01-06 |
| E2942 | Robotic assisted total laryngectomy | 2024-04-15 |
| E2970 | Sub-total laryngectomy | 2012-01-06 |
| E3010 | Glottoplasty (e.g.vocal pitch change surgery) | 2010-01-20 |
| E3100 | Reconstruction of larynx with graft | 2010-01-20 |
| E3410 | Laser surgery to vocal cord (including microlaryngoscopy) | 2010-01-20 |
| E3450 | Phonomicrosurgery for vocal cord lesions, nodules, polyps, or cysts | 2018-07-26 |
| E4510 | Fibreoptic examination of trachea +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body | 2011-11-04 |
| E4990 | Panendoscopy +/- incisional biopsy | 2013-03-03 |
| E4991 | Therapeutic Panendoscopy +/- excision biopsy, excision or destruction of lesions | 2011-10-18 |
| F4307 | Transoral robotic assisted vertical supra-glottic laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | 2024-04-15 |
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