Code Details & Principles for V3100

Code details & principles for

V3100

  • Chapter 3 / Thoracic Region
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
V3100 Combined anterior discectomy and posterior fusion (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring 3.1.2 Thoracic Region

Unacceptable Combinations for V3100

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
V3102 Revisional combined anterior discectomy and posterior fusion (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring 2010-01-20
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
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