Code Details & Principles for V2951
Code details & principles for
V2951
- Chapter 3 / Cervical Region
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| V2951 | Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (3 or more levels) | 3.1.1 Cervical Region |
Unacceptable Combinations for V2951
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| V2282 | Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) +/- spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V2900 | Anterior discectomy - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2902 | Revisional anterior discectomy (cervical region) | 2010-01-20 |
| V2950 | Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2951 | Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2951 | Anterior discectomy, decompression and fusion (including bone grafting) - cervical region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V3345 | Mobilisation of the lumbar/thoracic vessels to provide spinal surgical access (by vascular surgeon) as sole procedure | 2014-08-07 |
| V4742 | Spinal endoscopy | 2010-01-20 |
| V4900 | Open biopsy of lesion of spine where no other operative procedure on the spine is performed | 2010-01-20 |
| V5230 | Discogram/Diagnostic intervertebral disc injection under X-ray control | 2010-01-20 |
| W3100 | Bone graft (as sole procedure) | 2012-04-04 |
| XR510 | Fluoroscopically guided discectomy (including laser) | 2010-01-20 |
| XR520 | CT guided discectomy (including laser) | 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