Code Details & Principles for F4600
Code details & principles for
F4600
- Chapter 6 / Salivary Glands
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4600 | Incision or drainage of abscess or haematoma of salivary glands (i.e. including submandibular, parotid and sublingual glands) | 6.6.0 Salivary Glands |
Unacceptable Combinations for F4600
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| F4400 | Excision of parotid gland (other than F4410/F4430) | 2010-01-20 |
| F4410 | Total excision of parotid gland and preservation of facial nerve | 2010-01-20 |
| F4430 | Partial excision of parotid gland and preservation of facial nerve | 2010-01-20 |
| F4440 | Excision of submandibular gland | 2010-01-20 |
| F4450 | Excision of sublingual gland | 2010-01-20 |
| F4640 | Fine needle aspiration of parotid gland | 2010-01-20 |
| F4810 | Open biopsy of lesion of salivary gland | 2010-01-20 |
| S4780 | Aspiration of subcutaneous haematoma | 2010-01-20 |
| V2161 | Therapeutic arthroscopic operation of temporomandibular joint +/- lysis and/or lavage - unilateral | 2018-05-10 |
| V2162 | Therapeutic arthroscopic operation of temporomandibular joint +/- lysis and/or lavage - bilateral | 2018-05-10 |
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