Tendons, muscles & soft tissue procedure codes
Every UK private insurance procedure code for tendons, muscles & soft tissue surgery (39 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.
- A8460Static single measurement of muscle compartment pressures (including reporting)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- A8470Dynamic laboratory investigation involving measurement of muscle compartment pressures with manometerBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- S1510Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: ListedWPA: Not listed
- T5230Excision plantar fibromaBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5250Endoscopic plantar fascia releaseBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5780Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitisBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T5781Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for recalcitrant plantar fasciitisBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- T5782Open radiofrequency ablation for recalcitrant plantar fasciitisBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- T5900Excision of ganglionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6000Repeat excision of ganglionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6220Excision of bursaBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6580Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6800Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- T6910Tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T6980Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7010Percutaneous tenotomyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7050Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7110TenosynovectomyBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7231Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7232Percutaneous release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger) +/- image guidanceBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T7481Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidanceBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- T7482Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'Bupa: ListedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Check cover
- T8002Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T8003Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- T8100Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesionBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W6960Needle biopsy of synoviumBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W7460Proximal Hamstring RepairBupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W8100Open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip)Bupa: ListedAXA Health: ListedVitality: ListedWPA: Listed
- W9048Platelet rich plasma injection not elsewhere specifiedBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Check coverWPA: Not listed
Retired codes
- T5300Excision of lesion of fasciaRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T5400Other operations of fasciaRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T6400Transfer of tendon (not otherwise specified)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T6500Excision of lesion of tendonRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T7230Release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)Retired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T7490Extracorporeal shockwave therapy to proximal hamstringRetired codeBupa: Not routinely coveredAXA Health: Not listedVitality: ListedWPA: Check cover
- T7900Excision of lesion of muscle without skin graftRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T7980Limited repair of muscleRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T8000Release of contracture of muscleRetired codeBupa: Not listedAXA Health: Not listedVitality: Not listedWPA: Not listed
- T8380Excision of lesion of muscle with skin graftRetired 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