A6510: Carpal tunnel release (open)
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Not listed | Not on the Vitality procedure list |
| WPA | Not listed | Not on the WPA procedure list |
Codes that can't be billed with A6510
Neither code can be billed with the other
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6600: Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- A7310: Biopsy of peripheral nerve
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- A6530: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6570: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- A6740: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- A6750: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- T7110: Tenosynovectomy
- T6982: Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand
- A6540: Percutaneous carpal tunnel decompression +/- image guidance – unilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (18)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- A6530: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6570: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- W8880: Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- T6982: Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand
- A6750: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6740: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- T7110: Tenosynovectomy
- A6600: Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W6912: Total synovectomy of small joint
- A7310: Biopsy of peripheral nerve
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6810: Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
Related codes
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6570: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateral
- A6530: Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)
- A6750: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)
- A6740: Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)
- A6711: Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for carpal tunnel release (open)?
The procedure code is A6510: Carpal tunnel release (open).
Which insurers list A6510?
A6510 is listed by Bupa and AXA Health. It is not on the Vitality and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can A6510 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say A6510 cannot be billed together with 12 other codes, including A6580 (Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral), A6600 (Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve), A6700 (Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
For guidance only. Procedure codes and descriptions on this site are provided for general guidance only and are not a guarantee of insurance cover or payment. Always check the correct code with your surgeon's secretary and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Insurers shown are examples only. Other insurers are available, and each may use the same, similar or different codes and coding rules.
Codes and descriptions are for guidance only. Insurer listing and cover information is taken from each insurer's published schedule and is for guidance only: always confirm the code and cover with the insurer before treatment. This site is not affiliated with CCSD or any insurer. No fees are shown.
Last checked: 2026-10-01