Code Details & Principles for E5480

Code details & principles for

E5480

  • Chapter 8 / Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
E5480 Lung resection with resection of chest wall 8.5.0 Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura

Unacceptable Combinations for E5480

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
E4400 Carinal resection +/- pneumonectomy 2010-01-20
E4401 Robotic assisted carinal resection +/- pneumonectomy 2024-04-15
E4600 Sleeve resection of bronchus or pulmonary artery with pulmonary resection 2010-01-20
E5410 Pneumonectomy 2010-01-20
E5411 Robotic assisted pneumonectomy 2024-04-15
E5430 Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) 2011-11-04
E5432 VATS lobectomy 2010-01-20
E5434 Robotic assisted pulmonary segmental resection 2023-06-09
E5442 Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted wedge resection of lung 2010-01-20
E5520 Open excision of lesion of lung 2013-06-03
E5521 Robotic assisted excision of lesion of lung 2024-04-15
T0110 Thoracoplasty 2010-01-20
T0132 Excision of chest wall tumour - with chest wall reconstruction 2010-01-20
T0320 Exploratory thoracotomy 2010-01-20
T1240 Insertion of tube drain into pleural cavity 2013-06-04

Coding Principles

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  • 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