Code details & principles for
Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
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E5521 | Robotic assisted excision of lesion of lung | 8.5.0 Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura |
CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
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E4400 | Carinal resection +/- pneumonectomy | Pre 2025 |
E4600 | Sleeve resection of bronchus or pulmonary artery with pulmonary resection | Pre 2025 |
E5410 | Pneumonectomy | Pre 2025 |
E5430 | Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) | Pre 2025 |
E5432 | VATS lobectomy | Pre 2025 |
E5442 | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted wedge resection of lung | Pre 2025 |
E5480 | Lung resection with resection of chest wall | Pre 2025 |
E5520 | Open excision of lesion of lung | Pre 2025 |
E5910 | Needle biopsy of lung | Pre 2025 |
T0910 | Open pleural biopsy as sole procedure | Pre 2025 |
T1240 | Insertion of tube drain into pleural cavity | Pre 2025 |
T1410 | Needle biopsy of pleura | Pre 2025 |
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: