Code Details & Principles for T8511

Code details & principles for

T8511

  • Chapter 6 / Neck
  • Chapter 9 / Lymphatic System
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
T8511 Robotic assisted radical dissection of cervical lymph nodes 6.8.0 Neck, 9.8.0 Lymphatic System

Unacceptable Combinations for T8511

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
T8510 Radical dissection of cervical lymph nodes 2010-01-20
T8512 Robotic assisted selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 2024-04-15
T8512 Robotic assisted selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 2024-04-15
T8610 Biopsy/Sampling of cervical lymph nodes 2010-01-20
T8700 Excision biopsy of lymph node for diagnosis (cervical, inguinal, axillary) 2010-01-20
T8722 Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 4 2010-01-20
T8723 Selective dissection of cervical lymph nodes, Levels 1 to 5 (+/-6) 2010-01-20

Coding Principles

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  • 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