Code Details & Principles for V3381

Code details & principles for

V3381

  • Chapter 3 / Lumbar Region
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
V3381 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - lumbar region (3 or more levels) 3.1.3 Lumbar Region

Unacceptable Combinations for V3381

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
V3380 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) 2014-08-06
V3381 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - lumbar region (3 or more levels) 2014-08-06
V3381 Prosthetic intervertebral disc replacement - lumbar region (3 or more levels) 2014-08-06
V4740 Image guided percutaneous spinal biopsy 2010-01-20
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

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