Code Details & Principles for A0260

Code details & principles for

A0260

  • Chapter 2 / Vessels
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
A0260 Excision of arteriovenous malformation from vessels of brain 2.5.0 Vessels

Unacceptable Combinations for A0260

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
A3900 Repair of dura 2013-06-03
A4080 Craniotomy - post-operative haemorrhage 2010-01-20
L3320 Clipping of cerebral artery aneurysm 2014-07-10
L3380 Reinforcement of aneurysm of cerebral artery 2010-01-20
L3400 Open operations on cerebral artery 2010-01-20
V0310 Exploratory open craniotomy 2012-01-06
XR302 Endovascular management of brain arteriovenous malformation (including 2 separate interventions) 2012-02-27
XR303 Additional management of brain arteriovenous malformation (per additional intervention) 2010-01-20
XR390 Embolisation of arteriovenous malformation of brain or major organ 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