Code Details & Principles for D1610

Code details & principles for

D1610

  • Chapter 5 / Middle Ear and Mastoid
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
D1610 Ossiculoplasty 5.2.0 Middle Ear and Mastoid

Unacceptable Combinations for D1610

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
D1420 Myringoplasty 2010-01-20
D1440 Combined approach tympanoplasty - intact canal wall tympanoplasty 2012-01-06
D1510 Myringotomy and insertion of tube through tympanic membrane (and bilateral) 2010-01-20
D1520 Suction clearance of middle ear (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
D1530 Myringotomy (and bilateral) 2010-01-20
D1710 Stapedectomy (as sole procedure) 2013-07-23
D1720 Revision stapedectomy (as sole procedure) 2013-07-23
D2040 Diagnostic tympanotomy (as sole procedure) 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