Hand & wrist procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for hand & wrist surgery (49 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.
- T5202Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm onlyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5203Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5210Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal jointsBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5222Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digitBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5223Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digitsBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5410Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6402Tendon transfer of hand - singleBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6410Tendon transfer of hand - multiple (e.g. for radial nerve injury)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6710Primary repair of extensor of handBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6750Primary repair of flexor of hand (excluding Zone II)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6752Primary repair of flexor of hand in Zone IIBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6820Secondary repair or reconstruction of extensor of hand/forearmBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- T6830Secondary repair or first stage reconstruction of flexor of handBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- T6832Second stage reconstruction of flexor of handBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6914Tenolysis of extensor tendon of handBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6982Tenolysis of flexor tendon of handBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7440Injection into cord for Dupuytren's Contracture (including post injection finger extension)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- W0110Toe to hand transfer (as sole procedure) (including closure of secondary defect)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W0120Pollicisation of finger for thumb reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W0282Total excision of trapeziumBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0283Total excision of trapezium with spacerBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0284Total excision of trapezium and ligament reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0285Trapezio-metacarpal joint surface replacementBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0512Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint - single digitBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0513Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digitsBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0514Prosthetic surface arthroplasty of interphalangeal/ metacarpo-phalangeal joint - single joint (both cemented and uncemented)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0515Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digitsBupa: Not listedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W0516Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - single digitBupa: Not listedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W1641Osteotomy of short bone of hand (including fixation and bone grafting)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3200Open reduction and internal fixation of cancellous bone graft scaphoid non-unionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3202Open reduction and internal fixation wedge reconstruction bone graft scaphoid non-unionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W3203Early open reduction and internal fixation of scaphoid fracture, i.e. within 6 weeks of fractureBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5310Total prosthetic replacement of wrist jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5930Fusion of digit joint(s) of hand +/- graft & +/- internal fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6200Total fusion of all joints of wrist +/- graft & +/- internal fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6202Partial fusion of wristBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6230Vascular implantation to carpal boneBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7482Scaphoid lunate ligament reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7483Triquetrolunate ligament reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7484Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specifiedBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7485Small joint (e.g. interphalangeal/ metacarpo-phalangeal joint) ligament reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7486Carpo-metacarpal joint ligament reconstructionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8602Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8830Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
Retired codes
- T6850Secondary repair of tendon of hand/forearm (excluding flexor), without transfer or graftRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0180Repair of finger tip injury following avulsion with flapRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0230Soft tissue procedures on joints of hand including synovectomyRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0510Prosthetic arthroplasty of digital joint(s)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- X0810Amputation of handRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not 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