Code Details & Principles for T0320
Code details & principles for
T0320
- Chapter 8 / Chest Wall
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T0320 | Exploratory thoracotomy | 8.2.0 Chest Wall |
Unacceptable Combinations for T0320
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Code Added |
|---|---|---|
| E4600 | Sleeve resection of bronchus or pulmonary artery with pulmonary resection | 2010-01-20 |
| E4722 | Thoracotomy and closure of bronchopleural fistula | 2010-01-20 |
| E5430 | Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) | 2011-11-04 |
| E5434 | Robotic assisted pulmonary segmental resection | 2023-06-09 |
| E5480 | Lung resection with resection of chest wall | 2010-01-20 |
| E5532 | Thoracotomy and lung biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| E5700 | Thoracotomy lung volume reduction - bilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| E5702 | Thoracotomy lung volume reduction - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| E5703 | Thoracotomy bullectomy - bilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2010-01-20 |
| E5704 | Thoracotomy bullectomy - unilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2010-01-20 |
| E5705 | Thoracotomy pleurectomy/pleurodesis +/- ligation of bullae for pneumothorax | 2010-01-20 |
| E5707 | Robotic assisted thoracotomy bullectomy - bilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2024-04-15 |
| E5708 | Robotic assisted thoracotomy bullectomy - unilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2024-04-15 |
| E5910 | Needle biopsy of lung | 2010-01-20 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| T0110 | Thoracoplasty | 2010-01-20 |
| T0132 | Excision of chest wall tumour - with chest wall reconstruction | 2010-01-20 |
| T0133 | Excision of chest wall tumour - without chest wall reconstruction | 2010-01-20 |
| T0212 | Secondary correction of scoliosis-related chest wall deformity (posterior costoplasty) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| T0810 | Resection of rib and open drainage of pleural cavity | 2010-01-20 |
| T1100 | Diagnostic thoracoscopy (+/- biopsy) | 2013-06-04 |
| T1410 | Needle biopsy of pleura | 2012-06-11 |
| V2400 | Posterior decompression with fusion (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring | 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