Code Details & Principles for F0420

Code details & principles for

F0420

  • Chapter 6 / Lips
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
F0420 Reconstruction of lip using skin flap 6.2.0 Lips

Unacceptable Combinations for F0420

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
F0110 Excision of vermilion border of lip and advance of mucosa of lip 2010-01-20
F0312 Primary closure of cleft lip - unilateral 2010-01-20
F0313 Primary closure of cleft lip - bilateral 2010-01-20
F0314 Primary closure of cleft lip - unilateral (including anterior palate) 2011-11-04
F0315 Primary closure of cleft lip - bilateral (including anterior palate) 2011-11-04
F0320 Revision of primary closure of cleft lip 2010-01-20
F0530 Suture of lip (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
F4210 Biopsy of lesion of mouth 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