Code Details & Principles for A1700

Code details & principles for

A1700

  • Chapter 2 / Brain
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
A1700 Therapeutic endoscopic operations on ventricle of brain (including examination and biopsy of lesion) 2.1.0 Brain

Unacceptable Combinations for A1700

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
A1220 Creation of ventriculovascular anastomosis 2010-01-20
A1240 Creation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt 2010-01-20
A1250 Creation of subcutaneous cerebrospinal fluid reservoir 2010-01-20
A1300 Maintenance of cerebroventricular shunt 2014-06-19
A1301 Revision or replacement of cerebroventricular shunt 2014-02-10
A1430 Removal of cerebroventricular shunt 2010-01-20
A1440 Irrigation of cerebroventricular shunt 2010-01-20
A2080 Ventricular puncture (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
V0310 Exploratory open craniotomy 2012-01-06

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