Code Details & Principles for K2540

Code details & principles for

K2540

  • Chapter 8 / Heart - Cardiac Surgery
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
K2540 Replacement of mitral valve with sub-valve preservation (including biopsies) 8.8.0 Heart - Cardiac Surgery

Unacceptable Combinations for K2540

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
K2542 Revision replacement of mitral valve 2010-01-20
K2543 Minimally invasive replacement of mitral valve 2012-02-27
K2580 Repair of mitral valve 2010-01-20
K2590 Percutaneous mitral valve leaflet repair 2013-01-17
K3500 Therapeutic transluminal operation(s) on valve of heart 2012-02-27
K5830 Endomyocardial Biopsy 2010-12-02
L9110 Insertion of tunnelled central venous catheter (Hickman line) 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