Code Details & Principles for M0285

Code details & principles for

M0285

  • Chapter 12 / Kidney/Renal Pelvic
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
M0285 Robotic assisted nephrectomy - bilateral 12.1.0 Kidney/Renal Pelvic

Unacceptable Combinations for M0285

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
M0210 Nephrectomy and excision of perirenal tissue 2010-01-20
M0282 Laparoscopic nephroureterectomy - unilateral 2011-11-04
M0283 Robotic assisted nephrectomy - unilateral 2011-03-11
M0284 Robotic assisted nephroureterectomy - unilateral 2019-01-23
M0302 Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy - unilateral 2013-04-08
M0303 Robotic assisted partial nephrectomy - unilateral 2011-03-11
M0380 Laparoscopic upper or lower pole heminephrectomy 2010-01-20
M1000 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on kidney (include cystoscopy and retrograde catheterisation) 2013-06-03

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