Code details & principles for
Code | Description | Chapter/Sub-Chapter | Code Specific Guidance |
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W7440 | Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 16.10.2 Repair / Reconstruction |
CCSD Code (unacceptable combination) | Narrative (unacceptable combination) | Date Added |
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S4230 | Secondary suture of skin | 2010-01-20 |
W7400 | Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified | 2010-01-20 |
W7410 | Multiple ligament reconstruction of knee | 2011-11-04 |
W7420 | Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomy | 2014-07-03 |
W7451 | 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - first stage | 2015-11-30 |
W7452 | 2 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stage | 2015-11-30 |
W7470 | Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft | 2010-01-20 |
W7484 | Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specified | 2010-01-20 |
W8250 | Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffold | 2013-05-08 |
W8520 | Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
W8600 | Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2010-01-20 |
W8700 | Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure) | 2011-11-03 |
W9020 | Dynamic arthrogram of joint | 2011-09-23 |
W9040 | Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral | 2014-06-19 |
W9240 | Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure) | 2013-12-04 |
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: