Code Details & Principles for E4510

Code details & principles for

E4510

  • Chapter 5 / Fibreoptic Endoscopic Procedures (GA or LA)
  • Chapter 8 / Fibreoptic Endoscopic Procedures (GA or LA)
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
E4510 Fibreoptic examination of trachea +/- biopsy/removal of foreign body 5.8.0 Fibreoptic Endoscopic Procedures (GA or LA), 8.4.0 Fibreoptic Endoscopic Procedures (GA or LA)

Unacceptable Combinations for E4510

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
E3520 Microlaryngoscopy/laryngoscopy +/- biopsy, excision of lesion, polyp or cyst 2013-06-03
E3900 Partial excision of trachea with reconstruction 2010-01-20
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
E4800 Therapeutic bronchoscopy (including laser, cryotherapy, lavage, snare, dilatation of stricture, insertion of stent) 2010-01-20
E4840 Dilatation of tracheal stricture (including insertion of stent) 2011-11-04
E4850 Therapeutic bronchoscopy for removal of foreign body 2010-01-20
E4990 Panendoscopy +/- incisional biopsy 2013-03-03
E4991 Therapeutic Panendoscopy +/- excision biopsy, excision or destruction of lesions 2011-10-18
E5180 Diagnostic bronchoscopy +/- biopsy 2010-01-20
XR940 Retrieval of foreign body under X-ray guidance 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