Code Details & Principles for E5434

Code details & principles for

E5434

  • Chapter 8 / Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
E5434 Robotic assisted pulmonary segmental resection 8.5.0 Bronchi/Lungs/Pleura

Unacceptable Combinations for E5434

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
A5220 Epidural injection (thoracic) 2010-01-20
E4400 Carinal resection +/- pneumonectomy 2010-01-20
E4600 Sleeve resection of bronchus or pulmonary artery with pulmonary resection 2010-01-20
E5410 Pneumonectomy 2010-01-20
E5430 Pulmonary lobectomy (including segmental resection) 2011-11-04
E5432 VATS lobectomy 2010-01-20
E5480 Lung resection with resection of chest wall 2010-01-20
E5520 Open excision of lesion of lung 2013-06-03
T0320 Exploratory thoracotomy 2010-01-20
T1100 Diagnostic thoracoscopy (+/- biopsy) 2013-06-04
T1240 Insertion of tube drain into pleural cavity 2013-06-04

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