Code Details & Principles for W3620
Code details & principles for
W3620
- Chapter 16 / Bone (Non-Specific)
| Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W3620 | Open bone biopsy as sole procedure | 16.2.0 Bone (Non-Specific) |
Unacceptable Combinations for W3620
| CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| V2200 | Posterior decompression +/- foraminotomy - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2201 | Posterior decompression +/- foraminotomy - cervical region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2400 | Posterior decompression with fusion (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring | 2010-01-20 |
| V2402 | Posterior decompression (thoracic region) including spinal cord monitoring | 2010-01-20 |
| V2500 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V2501 | Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V2510 | Endoscopic discectomy and/or decompression (transforaminal) - lumbar region | 2012-02-27 |
| V2540 | Posterior excision of disc prolapse (including microdiscectomy +/- decompression) - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2541 | Posterior excision of disc prolapse (including microdiscectomy +/- decompression) - lumbar region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2542 | Posterior excision of disc prolapse with undercutting facetectomy +/- decompression - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2546 | Posterior excision of disc prolapse with undercutting facetectomy +/- decompression - lumbar region (3 or more levels) | 2014-08-06 |
| V2560 | Decompression for central spinal stenosis (1 or 2 levels) | 2012-06-11 |
| V2562 | Decompression for central spinal stenosis (3 or more levels) | 2013-04-24 |
| V3340 | Primary anterior discectomy, decompression and anterior fusion +/- instrumentation - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V3341 | Primary anterior discectomy, decompression and anterior fusion +/- instrumentation - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V3720 | Posterior fusion +/- instrumentation - cervical region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V3721 | Posterior fusion +/- instrumentation - cervical region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| V3721 | Posterior fusion +/- instrumentation - cervical region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring | 2014-08-06 |
| W0330 | Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W0380 | Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W0390 | Inter articular resurfacing arthroplasty with implant of metatarsophalangeal joint | 2010-01-20 |
| W0640 | Total excision of sesamoid bone | 2010-01-20 |
| W0700 | Excision of ectopic bone | 2010-01-20 |
| 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 |
| W0961 | Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesis | 2015-01-31 |
| W1040 | Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation) | 2011-07-14 |
| W1080 | Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft) | 2011-11-04 |
| W1800 | Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis) | 2011-11-04 |
| W2700 | Fixation of epiphysis (including epiphysiodesis, correction of angular deformity) | 2011-11-04 |
| W2702 | Epiphysiolysis (e.g. Langenskiold procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
| W3622 | Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedure | 2013-10-04 |
| W3650 | Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis | 2013-07-22 |
| W3651 | Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrow | 2013-10-04 |
| W3652 | Trephine biopsy of bone marrow | 2013-10-04 |
| W5700 | Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W5701 | Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral | 2010-01-20 |
| W5710 | Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W5780 | Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateral | 2014-06-19 |
| W7980 | Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral | 2013-04-08 |
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