Code Details & Principles for L5950

Code details & principles for

L5950

  • Chapter 9 / Ileo-femoral Vessels
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
L5950 Femoro-distal calf bypass using prosthesis +/- vein cuff/patch 9.5.0 Ileo-femoral Vessels

Unacceptable Combinations for L5950

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
L5960 Femoro-distal calf bypass using vein 2010-01-20
L6000 Endarterectomy of femoral artery 2010-01-20
L6300 Transluminal procedures on femoral artery 2010-01-20
L6530 Revision of femoral bypass graft 2010-01-20
L6710 Biopsy of artery (including temporal) (as sole procedure) 2010-01-20
L7010 Open embolectomy of artery 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