Code Details & Principles for E3900

Code details & principles for

E3900

  • Chapter 5 / Larynx and Trachea
  • Chapter 8 / Trachea
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
E3900 Partial excision of trachea with reconstruction 5.7.0 Larynx and Trachea, 8.3.0 Trachea

Unacceptable Combinations for E3900

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
E4030 Tracheoplasty 2010-01-20
E4032 Tracheoplasty for congenital conditions 2010-01-20
E4100 Insertion of voice prosthesis (TOF) 2010-01-20
E4210 Tracheostomy 2010-01-20
E4230 Mini-tracheostomy (percutaneous) 2010-01-20
E4510 Fibreoptic examination of trachea +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body 2011-11-04
E4840 Dilatation of tracheal stricture (including insertion of stent) 2011-11-04

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