Shoulder procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for shoulder surgery (56 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.
- T6450Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7480Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulderBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Not routinely covered
- T7910Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicleBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- T7915Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cmBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7916Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendonBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7917Core decompression of shoulderBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7918Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffoldBupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: ListedWPA: Not routinely covered
- T7941Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stageBupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not routinely coveredWPA: Check cover
- T7942Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stageBupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not routinely coveredWPA: Check cover
- T7981Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7982Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- T7990Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompressionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T8052Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of lateral epicondylitisBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W0610Total excision of cervical ribBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W0890Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W2810Repair of non-union of clavicleBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W4900Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W4902Shoulder hemiarthroplasty with reconstruction for fractureBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W4920Conversion of hemiarthroplasty to total shoulder replacementBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W4930Revisional shoulder hemiarthroplastyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W4940Scapulo-thoracic fusionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5000Primary total shoulder replacementBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5030Revision total shoulder replacementBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W50312 stage revision of total shoulder replacement for infection - first stageBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W50322 stage revision of total shoulder replacement for infection - second stageBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W5050Reverse polarity arthroplasty of shoulderBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5600Primary repair of rupture of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W5630Secondary repair of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixationBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- W6012Primary arthrodesis of joint +/- graft & +/- internal fixation - shoulderBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6030Revision or conversion to arthrodesis of shoulderBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7713Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repairBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7715Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7716Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- W7717Open superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- W7718Primary arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7719Primary open shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7780Revision stabilisation of shoulder jointBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7810Open arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injectionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7872Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injectionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8110Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8170Biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tearsBupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not routinely coveredWPA: Check cover
- W8193Arthroscopic subacromial decompressionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- W8194Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: Check coverWPA: Listed
- W8603Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8820Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W9111Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W9112Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- X1900Correction of congenital deformity shoulder/upper armInsurer-only codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Check cover
Retired codes
- T7983Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repairRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W0810AcromionectomyRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W5060Resurfacing arthroplasty of shoulderRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W5890Reconstruction of acromioclavicular jointRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W7712Stabilisation of unidirectional instability of shoulder joint (including anterior, posterior and arthroscopic)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W7714Primary open or arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W7760Labral Repair (shoulder stabilisation)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- W8192Open subacromial decompression (as sole procedure)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not 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