A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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 A6700
Neither code can be billed with the other
- A6580: Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral
- A6600: Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve
- A6900: Revision of release of peripheral nerve
- A7310: Biopsy of peripheral nerve
- A6510: Carpal tunnel release (open)
- 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)
- V2500: Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (1 or 2 levels) including spinal cord monitoring
- A6810: Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)
- A6540: Percutaneous carpal tunnel decompression +/- image guidance – unilateral
A6700 can't be billed with
- V2501: Primary posterior fusion +/- decompression +/- discectomy - lumbar region (3 or more levels) including spinal cord monitoring
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (1)
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for release of entrapment of peripheral nerve?
The procedure code is A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve.
Which insurers list A6700?
A6700 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 A6700 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say A6700 cannot be billed together with 13 other codes, including A6580 (Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateral), A6600 (Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerve), A6900 (Revision of release 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