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 Code Added |
|---|---|---|
| B0812 | Total thyroidectomy/near total thyroidectomy +/- microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy | Pre 2025 |
| B0830 | Unilateral thyroid lobectomy & isthmectomy +/-microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy | Pre 2025 |
| E2140 | Reconstruction using stomach pull up following pharyngolaryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2150 | Reconstruction free jejunal graft following pharyngolaryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2400 | Therapeutic endoscopic operation on pharynx | Pre 2025 |
| E2910 | Total laryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2920 | Horizontal supra-glottic laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| E2930 | Vertical hemi-laryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2931 | Transoral robotic assisted vertical supra-glottic hemi-laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| E2932 | Transoral robotic assisted horizontal supra-glottic hemi-laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | Pre 2025 |
| E2940 | Partial laryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2942 | Robotic assisted total laryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E2970 | Sub-total laryngectomy | Pre 2025 |
| E3010 | Glottoplasty (e.g.vocal pitch change surgery) | Pre 2025 |
| E3100 | Reconstruction of larynx with graft | Pre 2025 |
| E3410 | Laser surgery to vocal cord (including microlaryngoscopy) | Pre 2025 |
| E3450 | Phonomicrosurgery for vocal cord lesions, nodules, polyps, or cysts | Pre 2025 |
| E4510 | Fibreoptic examination of trachea +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body | Pre 2025 |
| E4990 | Panendoscopy +/- incisional biopsy | Pre 2025 |
| E4991 | Therapeutic Panendoscopy +/- excision biopsy, excision or destruction of lesions | Pre 2025 |
| F4307 | Transoral robotic assisted vertical supra-glottic laryngectomy (as sole procedure) | 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