Code Details & Principles for E0440
Code details & principles for
E0440
- Chapter 5 / Nose and Nasal Cavity
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| E0440 | Division of adhesions of turbinate of nose (and bilateral) | 5.4.0 Nose and Nasal Cavity |
Unacceptable Combinations for E0440
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| E0240 | Revision/secondary open structure septorhinoplasty +/- graft implant following prior surgery from trauma or excision of tumour (including attention to turbinates) | 2013-07-23 |
| E0360 | Septoplasty of nose (including attention to turbinates) | 2014-06-19 |
| E0390 | Extracorporeal septoplasty | 2013-05-08 |
| E0412 | Reduction turbinates of nose (laser, diathermy, out fracture etc) | 2010-01-20 |
| E0420 | Reduction turbinates of nose (trim, radical excision) | 2010-01-20 |
| E1432 | FESS: excision uncinate process and anterior ethmoid bulla, antrostomy/antral puncture, simple polypectomy and attention to turbinates (bilateral) | 2014-06-19 |
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