Code Details & Principles for V4302

Code details & principles for

V4302

  • Chapter 3 / Scoliosis, kyphosis, fractures, tumours and infections
Code Description Chapter/Sub-Chapter Code Specific Guidance
V4302 Combined anterior vertebrectomy with posterior fusion and instrumentation 3.1.4 Scoliosis, kyphosis, fractures, tumours and infections

Unacceptable Combinations for V4302

CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) Narrative (unacceptable combination) Date Added
V3345 Mobilisation of the lumbar/thoracic vessels to provide spinal surgical access (by vascular surgeon) as sole procedure 2014-08-07
V4100 Posterior correction of idiopathic juvenile scoliosis with instrumentation, +/-fusion (including spinal cord monitoring) 2014-06-18
V4280 Correction of adult degenerative or adult idiopathic scoliosis including decompression +/- fusion (including spinal cord monitoring) 2013-03-17
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
V5488 Total facet replacement procedure 2013-01-12

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