Code Details & Principles for T1240
Code details & principles for
T1240
- Chapter 8 / Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1240 | Insertion of tube drain into pleural cavity | 8.5.0 Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura |
Unacceptable Combinations for T1240
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| E5480 | Lung resection with resection of chest wall | 2010-01-20 |
| E5520 | Open excision of lesion of lung | 2013-06-03 |
| E5521 | Robotic assisted excision of lesion of lung | 2024-04-15 |
| E5532 | Thoracotomy and lung biopsy (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-04 |
| E5533 | Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of malignant neoplasm of lung | 2010-01-20 |
| E5590 | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted bullectomy - unilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2010-01-20 |
| E5591 | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted bullectomy - bilateral +/- pleurodesis | 2010-01-20 |
| E5592 | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted lung volume reduction - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| E5593 | Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) assisted lung volume reduction - bilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| E5594 | VATS debridement of empyema | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| K4410 | Revision bypass for coronary artery(ies) (including harvesting of grafts) | 2012-02-27 |
| T0710 | Decortication of pleura of lung | 2010-01-20 |
| T0711 | Robotic assisted decortication of pleura of lung | 2024-04-15 |
| T0910 | Open pleural biopsy as sole procedure | 2013-07-23 |
| T1220 | Drainage of pleural cavity | 2010-01-20 |
| T1300 | Introduction of substance into pleural cavity with chest drain | 2010-01-20 |
| T1480 | Insertion of pleuro-peritoneal shunt | 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