Code Details & Principles for L1940

Code details & principles for

L1940

  • Chapter 9 / Abdominal Vessels
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
L1940 Open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm tube graft 9.4.0 Abdominal Vessels

Unacceptable Combinations for L1940

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
L1960 Open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm bifurcation graft 2014-02-07
L2200 Revision of prosthesis of abdominal aorta 2010-01-20
L2600 Percutaneous transluminal balloon operations on aorta 2012-02-27
L2710 Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of infrarenal aorta 2014-02-18
L4530 Endarterectomy and patch repair of visceral branch of abdominal aorta 2010-01-20
L4600 Other open operations on other visceral branch of abdominal aorta 2010-01-20
L6710 Biopsy of artery (including temporal) (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
L7010 Open embolectomy of artery 2010-01-20
XR280 Insertion of aortic metallic stent - graft 2013-06-04

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