Code Details & Principles for B2710

Code details & principles for

B2710

  • Chapter 7 / Mastectomy (excluding Implant/Reconstruction)
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
B2710 Radical mastectomy (including block dissection) 7.2.0 Mastectomy (excluding Implant/Reconstruction)

Unacceptable Combinations for B2710

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
B2742 Modified radical mastectomy (including lymph node sampling) 2011-11-04
B2743 Modified radical mastectomy excluding lymph node sampling 2010-01-20
B2744 Modified radical mastectomy (including lymph node clearance) 2011-11-04
B2760 Skin/nipple sparing mastectomy (including axillary node biopsy) - unilateral 2010-01-20
B2761 Skin/nipple sparing mastectomy (including axillary node biopsy) - bilateral 2021-04-22
B2780 Simple mastectomy (including axillary node biopsy) - unilateral 2013-10-04
B2820 Wide local excision of breast +/- local mobilisation of glandular breast tissue to fill surgical cavity 2014-06-18
B2914 Mastectomy followed by immediate Deep Inferior Epigastric Flap (DIEP) reconstruction - bilateral 2016-02-04
B2993 Reconstruction of breast using stacked deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP) (including delayed reconstruction) - bilateral (2 flaps per breast) 2017-12-11
GA303 Chest reconstruction for gender affirmation (as sole procedure) - bilateral 2024-10-08
T8520 Block dissection of axillary lymph nodes (axillary clearance) levels 1 to 3 2010-01-20
T8620 Sampling of axillary lymph nodes 2013-06-04
T8700 Excision biopsy of lymph node for diagnosis (cervical, inguinal, axillary) 2010-01-20

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