Code Details & Principles for A6510

Code details & principles for

A6510

  • Chapter 16 / Nerves
  • Chapter 3 / Peripheral Nerves
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
A6510 Carpal tunnel release (open) 16.4.0 Nerves, 3.6.0 Peripheral Nerves

Unacceptable Combinations for A6510

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
A6530 Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) 2013-01-12
A6570 Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral 2013-01-12
A6580 Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral 2012-07-20
A6600 Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve 2010-01-20
A6700 Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve 2010-01-20
A6740 Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition) 2013-01-12
A6750 Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition) 2013-01-12
A7310 Biopsy of peripheral nerve 2010-01-20
T6982 Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand 2013-11-04
T7110 Tenosynovectomy 2013-06-04
W6912 Total synovectomy of small joint 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