Code Details & Principles for T7981

Code details & principles for

T7981

  • Chapter 16 / Repair / Reconstruction
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
T7981 Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff) 16.7.2 Repair / Reconstruction

Unacceptable Combinations for T7981

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
T7910 Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle 2013-06-04
T7915 Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm 2010-01-20
T7941 Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stage 2020-09-18
T7942 Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stage 2020-09-18
W0850 Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) 2012-04-04
W9020 Dynamic arthrogram of joint 2011-09-23
W9040 Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral 2014-06-19

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