Code Details & Principles for L4600
Code details & principles for
L4600
- Chapter 9 / Abdominal Vessels
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| L4600 | Other open operations on other visceral branch of abdominal aorta | 9.4.0 Abdominal Vessels |
Unacceptable Combinations for L4600
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| L1940 | Open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm tube graft | 2014-02-07 |
| L1960 | Open infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm bifurcation graft | 2014-02-07 |
| L2200 | Revision of prosthesis of abdominal aorta | 2010-01-20 |
| L2600 | Percutaneous transluminal balloon operations on aorta | 2012-02-27 |
| L2710 | Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of infrarenal aorta | 2014-02-18 |
| L2720 | Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of suprarenal aorta, with insertion of fenestrated graft (up to two orifices) | 2014-02-18 |
| L2780 | Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) of suprarenal aorta, with insertion of fenestrated graft (three to four orifices) | 2014-02-18 |
| L4530 | Endarterectomy and patch repair of visceral branch of abdominal aorta | 2010-01-20 |
| L6710 | Biopsy of artery (including temporal) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| L7010 | Open embolectomy of artery | 2010-01-20 |
| V3345 | Mobilisation of the lumbar/thoracic vessels to provide spinal surgical access (by vascular surgeon) as sole procedure | 2014-08-07 |
| V3350 | Combined anterior approach discectomy, decompression and fusion and posterior fusion (lumbar region) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-02-07 |
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