Elbow procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for elbow surgery (12 codes), with which insurers list each one. Select a code to see its coding rules and cover notes.
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.
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
- T6782Repair of distal biceps tendonBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T8050Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. Tennis Elbow")"Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5040Replacement of elbow and shoulder (single operation)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W5502Interposition arthroplasty of elbowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5510Total prosthetic replacement of elbowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5512Prosthetic replacement of radial headBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5520Revisional prosthetic replacement of elbowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5550Excision of radial head (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5560OK (Outerbridge and Kashiwagi) procedureBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7850Open arthrolysis of elbowBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7860Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8880Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
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.
Data checked: 2026-10-01