Code Details & Principles for W0961
Code details & principles for
W0961
- Chapter 16 / Bone (Non-Specific)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W0961 | Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis | 16.2.0 Bone (Non-Specific) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W0961
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| S0632 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0633 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - up to three, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0642 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Head & Neck (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S0643 | <p>Excision of lesion of skin or subcutaneous tissue - four or more, Trunk & Limbs (excluding lipoma)</p> | 2014-02-07 |
| S1500 | Biopsy of skin or subcutaneous tissue | 2011-03-11 |
| W0850 | Partial excision of bone (including exostoses) | 2012-04-04 |
| W0950 | Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis | 2011-11-03 |
| W0960 | Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone grafting | 2010-01-20 |
| W3620 | Open bone biopsy as sole procedure | 2013-07-23 |
| W3622 | Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure | 2013-10-04 |
| W3622 | Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure | 2013-10-04 |
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