Code Details & Principles for F4640
Code details & principles for
F4640
- Chapter 6 / Salivary Glands
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| F4640 | Fine needle aspiration of parotid gland | 6.6.0 Salivary Glands |
Unacceptable Combinations for F4640
| 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 |
| F4600 | Incision or drainage of abscess or haematoma of salivary glands (i.e. including submandibular, parotid and sublingual glands) | 2010-01-20 |
| F4810 | Open biopsy of lesion of salivary gland | 2010-01-20 |
| F5010 | Transposition of parotid duct (including bilateral) | 2010-01-20 |
| F5510 | Dilatation of parotid duct | 2010-01-20 |
| F5610 | Manipulative removal of calculus from parotid duct | 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