Code Details & Principles for V0310
Code details & principles for
V0310
- Chapter 2 / Cranium
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V0310 | Exploratory open craniotomy | 2.2.0 Cranium |
Unacceptable Combinations for V0310
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| A0110 | Hemispherotomy | 2014-07-03 |
| A0180 | Excision of abscess of brain | 2010-01-20 |
| A0200 | Excision of lesion of tissue of brain | 2010-01-20 |
| A0260 | Excision of arteriovenous malformation from vessels of brain | 2010-01-20 |
| A0280 | Awake craniotomy with ablation of lesion of brain +/- cortical mapping/stereotaxy | 2013-06-03 |
| A0400 | Biopsy of lesion of tissue of brain (including via a burr hole or stealth guided) | 2013-11-21 |
| A0900 | Implantation of neurostimulator to brain | 2010-01-20 |
| A0901 | Removal of neurostimulator from brain | 2015-04-07 |
| A0980 | Deep brain stimulation | 2014-07-03 |
| A1220 | Creation of ventriculovascular anastomosis | 2010-01-20 |
| A1240 | Creation of ventriculoperitoneal shunt | 2010-01-20 |
| A1700 | Therapeutic endoscopic operations on ventricle of brain (including examination and biopsy of lesion) | 2010-01-20 |
| A2900 | Excision of lesion of cranial nerve (intracranial) | 2010-01-20 |
| A2952 | Excision of acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) - tumours less than 2.5cm (performed by single surgeon) | 2014-08-18 |
| A2953 | Excision of acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) - tumours more than 2.5cm or compressing brain stem (performed by single surgeon) | 2014-08-06 |
| A2954 | Excision of acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma) - tumours managed by combined oto-neurosurgical team irrespective of tumour size | 2014-08-06 |
| A3000 | Repair of cranial nerve (intracranial) | 2010-01-20 |
| A3200 | Decompression of cranial nerve (craniotomy) | 2010-01-20 |
| A3810 | Excision of lesion of meninges of brain | 2010-01-20 |
| A3830 | Operation for arachnoidal cyst | 2010-01-20 |
| A3900 | Repair of dura | 2013-06-03 |
| A4010 | Evacuation of extradural haematoma | 2010-01-20 |
| A4080 | Craniotomy - post-operative haemorrhage | 2010-01-20 |
| A4110 | Evacuation of subdural haematoma or abscess | 2010-01-20 |
| A4280 | Intracranial infection : burrhole | 2010-01-20 |
| L3320 | Clipping of cerebral artery aneurysm | 2014-07-10 |
| L3380 | Reinforcement of aneurysm of cerebral artery | 2010-01-20 |
| L3400 | Open operations on cerebral artery | 2010-01-20 |
| V0330 | Exploratory burrhole of cranium | 2010-01-20 |
| V0510 | Excision of lesion of cranium | 2014-04-29 |
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