Code Details & Principles for GA521

Code details & principles for

GA521

  • Chapter 22 / Gender Affirmation
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
GA521 Placement of penile and testicular prostheses for gender affirmation 22.0.0 Gender Affirmation

Unacceptable Combinations for GA521

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Code Added
GA505 Phalloplasty stage 3 with penile implant for gender affirmation Pre 2025
GA506 Phalloplasty stage 3 with testicular and penile implant for gender affirmation Pre 2025
GA508 Phalloplasty stage 3 with testicular implant for gender affirmation Pre 2025
Z4010 Implantation of prosthesis into penis Pre 2025

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
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