Code Details & Principles for S4212
Code details & principles for
S4212
- Chapter 15 / Repair
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4212 | Debridement and primary suture of wound without involvement of deeper tissue (skin & subcutaneous fat only) - Head & Neck | 15.2.0 Repair |
Unacceptable Combinations for S4212
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S0520 | Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs micrographic surgery) with immediate reconstruction | 2013-07-23 |
| S0521 | Microscopically controlled excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue (Mohs micrographic surgery) without reconstruction | 2015-11-30 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| S4182 | <p>Debridement and primary suture of wound with involvement of deeper tissue - Head & Neck</p> | 2011-03-11 |
| S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
| S5710 | Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - up to 25cm2 in area | 2010-01-20 |
| S5712 | Debridement of wound (and surgical toilet) - over 25cm2 in area | 2010-01-20 |
| S5730 | Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology) | 2013-06-04 |
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