Code Details & Principles for C6170
Code details & principles for
C6170
- Chapter 4 / Iris & Anterior Chamber
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6170 | Goniosynechialysis or goniopuncture (with laser or operatively) (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 4.8.0 Iris & Anterior Chamber |
Unacceptable Combinations for C6170
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| AC100 | Local anaesthetic by main operator | 2013-08-20 |
| C6010 | Surgical trabeculectomy or other penetrating glaucoma procedures (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6011 | Canaloplasty (of Schlemm's Canal with microcatheter) (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-10 |
| C6012 | Canaloplasty (of Schlemm's Canal with microcatheter) combined with phacoemulsification of lens with implant 'Phaco-Canaloplasty' (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6110 | Laser trabeculoplasty (including topical or local anaesthetic) - bilateral | 2014-07-03 |
| C6111 | Laser trabeculoplasty (including topical or local anaesthetic) - unilateral | 2016-04-07 |
| C6120 | Trabecular stent bypass microsurgery for open-angle glaucoma (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6130 | Goniotomy (surgical treatment of glaucoma) (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6150 | Revision of previous glaucoma surgery (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6160 | Complex glaucoma surgery (including anti-metabolites/insertion of seton devices) (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| C6230 | Laser iridotomy - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| C6231 | Laser iridotomy - bilateral | 2021-11-18 |
| C6930 | Injection into anterior chamber (including topical or local anaesthetic) | 2014-07-03 |
| X3800 | Ophthalmic local anaesthetic injection administered by operator | 2013-08-20 |
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