Bupa orthopaedic procedure codes
Which orthopaedic procedure codes does Bupa list? This page shows every orthopaedic code on Bupa's published schedule and any cover notes. Fees are not shown. Always confirm cover with Bupa before treatment.
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.
447 codes listed by Bupa.
Amputation
- X0710Forequarter amputationListed
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- X0720Disarticulation of shoulderListed
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- X0750Amputation of armListed
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- X0910Hindquarter amputationListed
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- X0920Disarticulation of hipListed
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- X0940Amputation of leg through kneeListed
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- X0950Amputation of leg below kneeListed
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Bone (general)
- W0640Total excision of sesamoid boneListed
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- W0700Excision of ectopic boneListed
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- W0850Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)Listed
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- W0950Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesisListed
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- W0960Excision of benign tumour of bone with bone graftingListed
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- W0961Radical clearance of benign bone tumour with reconstruction +/- insertion of prosthesisListed
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- W1080Osteotomy of long bone, +/- fixation (including graft)Listed
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- W1800Drainage/debridement of bone(s) (including sequestrectomy for osteomyelitis)Listed
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- W2700Fixation of epiphysis (including epiphysiodesis, correction of angular deformity)Listed
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- W2702Epiphysiolysis (e.g. Langenskiold procedure)Listed
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- W3620Open bone biopsy as sole procedureListed
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- W3622Needle biopsy of bone as sole procedureListed
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- W3650Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysisListed
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- W3651Diagnostic aspiration of bone marrowListed
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- W3652Trephine biopsy of bone marrowListed
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- W7081Radiofrequency ablation of bone metastasis +/- bone cement +/- spinal cord monitoring using image guidanceListed
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Elbow
- T6782Repair of distal biceps tendonListed
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- T8050Surgical release of humeral epicondylitis (lateral or medial) (e.g. Tennis Elbow")"Listed
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- W5040Replacement of elbow and shoulder (single operation)Listed
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- W5502Interposition arthroplasty of elbowListed
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- W5510Total prosthetic replacement of elbowListed
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- W5512Prosthetic replacement of radial headListed
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- W5520Revisional prosthetic replacement of elbowListed
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- W5550Excision of radial head (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W5560OK (Outerbridge and Kashiwagi) procedureListed
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- W7850Open arthrolysis of elbowListed
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- W7860Arthroscopic arthrolysis of elbow (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8880Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)Listed
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External fixation & traction
Foot & ankle
- T6460Tendon transfer of toe - unilateralListed
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- T6461Tendon transfer of toe - bilateralListed
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- T6462Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transferListed
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- T6720Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendonListed
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- T6722Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendonListed
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- T6723Revision of lengthening of Achilles tendonListed
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- T6762Repair of tendon of foot - flexorListed
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- T6763Repair of tendon of foot - extensorListed
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- T6770Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendonsListed
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- T6780Primary repair of Achilles tendonListed
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- T6810Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon without tendon or fascial graftListed
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- T6822Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon with tendon or fascial graftListed
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- T7250Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for Achilles tendonitisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W0300Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateralListed
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- W0310Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateralListed
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- W0321Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateralListed
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- W0322Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateralListed
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- W0323Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateralListed
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- W0324Revision of osteotomy/ies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateralListed
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- W0330Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - unilateralListed
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- W0331Revision of first metatarsophalangeal joint fusion +/- bone grafting +/- internal fixation (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W0380Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint - bilateralListed
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- W0390Inter articular resurfacing arthroplasty with implant of metatarsophalangeal jointListed
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- W0420Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot without autogenous graftListed
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- W0422Triple fusion of joints of hindfoot with autogenous graftListed
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- W0432Isolated subtalar fusion or midfoot fusion with autogenous graftListed
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- W0434Isolated subtalar fusion or midfoot fusion without autogenous graftListed
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- W0460Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)Listed
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- W0462Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)Listed
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- W0463Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers/fixation)Listed
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- W0464Complex procedure to mid foot and hindfoot with autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers, fixation)Listed
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- W0860Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral Listed
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- W0861Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy - bilateral, as sole procedureListed
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- W0881Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correctionListed
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- W1040Osteotomy of short bone of foot (excluding hallux valgus and including internal fixation)Listed
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- W1590Correction of retracted/dislocated metatarsophalangeal joint (including tendon transfer, division/realignment of bone and internal fixation)Listed
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- W4410Total prosthetic replacement of ankle jointListed
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- W4420Complex total replacement of ankle (i.e. including custom prosthesis, wedges, internal fixation of fractures)Listed
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- W4430Revision of total prosthetic replacement of ankle jointListed
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- W4441Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into ankleListed
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- W4442Implantation of autologous chondrocyte into ankleListed
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- W5700Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - unilateralListed
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- W5701Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateralListed
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- W5710Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - unilateralListed
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- W5780Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint (eg Keller, Bonney-Kessel procedures) including cheilectomy - bilateralListed
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- W5790Repair to plantar plateListed
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- W5920Fusion of first metatarsophalangeal joint with bone grafting +/- internal fixation (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W5940Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - unilateralListed
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- W5980Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - bilateralListed
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- W6015Open ankle arthrodesis with internal fixationListed
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- W6016Open ankle arthrodesis with autogenous graftListed
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- W6017Arthroscopic ankle arthrodesis with internal fixationListed
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- W6018Revisional ankle arthrodesis (including conversion from total ankle replacement)Listed
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- W6019Ankle syndesmosis reconstructionListed
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- W7880Release of ankle joint contracture (excluding Achilles tendon lengthening)Listed
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- W7900Excision of medial eminence first or fifth metatarsal head with soft tissue repair (bunionectomy)Listed
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- W7910Metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Scarf) for hallux vagus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateralListed
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- W7921Surgical correction of hallux valgus using minimal access techniques- bilateralListed
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- W7922Surgical correction of hallux valgus using minimal access techniques- unilateralListed
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- W7980Metatarsal osteotomy (eg Scarf) for hallux valgus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - bilateralListed
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- W8645Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) with ligament reconstructionListed
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- W8646Multiple arthroscopic operations on ankle (including soft tissue +/- bony +/- joint surface procedures) without ligament reconstructionListed
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- W8650Therapeutic subtalar arthroscopy (including synovectomy to gain vision)Listed
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- W8840Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of ankle (as sole procedure, including anterior synovectomy to gain vision)Listed
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- W8850Diagnostic subtalar arthroscopy (as sole procedure, including synovectomy to gain vision)Listed
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- X0820Partial amputation of digitListed
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- X0822Amputation of whole rayListed
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- X0880Amputation through mid-carpal/transmetacarpalListed
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- X0930Amputation of leg above kneeListed
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- X1110Amputation of toeListed
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- X2130Release of joined/fused digit(s)Listed
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Fractures & dislocations
- S5730Surgical toilet and debridement of deep wound (including traumatic or post-operative aetiology)Listed
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- T5540Fasciotomy of limbListed
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- W1320Osteotomy of proximal femurListed
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- W1642Open reduction/internal fixation of posterior rim of acetabulumListed
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- W1643Open reduction/internal fixation of either posterior wall/column of acetabulum or anterior column of acetabulumListed
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- W1644Open reduction/internal fixation of both columns of acetabulumListed
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- W1645Open reduction/internal fixation plus bone graft symphysis pubisListed
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- W1646Open reduction/internal fixation of sacro-iliac jointListed
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- W1647Open reduction/internal fixation of fractures of the greater trochanter (including fixation of non-union of greater trochanter after trochanteric osteotomy)Listed
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- W1910Primary reduction of fracture of neck of femur and internal fixationListed
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- W1920Primary open reduction of long bone with fixationListed
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- W1940Primary open reduction of short bone with fixation (including intra-articular)Listed
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- W2100Primary open reduction of intra-articular fracture of long bone with internal fixation, e.g. proximal humerus or proximal tibia (+/- arthroscopic assistance)Listed
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- W2300Secondary open reduction of fracture of short bone (including intra-articular fracture for delayed/non-union and including bone graft)Listed
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- W2310Secondary open reduction of fractured long bone-and intramedullary fixation or internal fixation for non-union/mal union - including intra-articular (including bone graft)Listed
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- W2380Locked intramedullary nailing of fractured long boneListed
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- W2500Closed reduction of fracture of long bone with external fixation (excluding fixation by cast or percutaneous K-wires)Listed
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- W2502Closed reduction of fracture of long bone (including cast or percutaneous K-wires)Listed
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- W2580Closed reduction of fracture of short bone with external fixatorListed
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- W2582Closed reduction of fracture of short bone (including cast or percutaneous K-wires)Listed
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- W2830Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidanceListed
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- W3020Adjustments to IIizarov frame/ringsListed
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- W3032Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W3040Application of IIizarov frame for secondary non-union / mal-union (including osteotomy)Listed
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- W3050Adjustments to pin sites secondary for non-union / mal-unionListed
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- W3100Bone graft (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W3530Removal of percutaneous wireListed
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- W6522Primary open reduction of dislocation of small jointListed
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- W6523Primary open reduction of dislocation of large jointListed
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- W6630Primary closed reduction of fracture or dislocation of joint, +/- fixation (including cast application)Listed
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- W6702Secondary open reduction of dislocation of small jointListed
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- W6703Secondary open reduction of dislocation of large jointListed
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- W7720Minimally invasive sacroiliac joint stabilisation surgery for chronic sacroiliac pain under image guidanceListed
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- X4810Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)Listed
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- X4822Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)Listed
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Hand & wrist
- T5202Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm onlyListed
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- T5203Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal jointListed
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- T5210Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal jointsListed
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- T5222Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digitListed
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- T5223Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digitsListed
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- T5410Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomyListed
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- T6402Tendon transfer of hand - singleListed
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- T6410Tendon transfer of hand - multiple (e.g. for radial nerve injury)Listed
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- T6710Primary repair of extensor of handListed
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- T6750Primary repair of flexor of hand (excluding Zone II)Listed
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- T6752Primary repair of flexor of hand in Zone IIListed
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- T6820Secondary repair or reconstruction of extensor of hand/forearmListed
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- T6830Secondary repair or first stage reconstruction of flexor of handListed
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- T6832Second stage reconstruction of flexor of handListed
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- T6914Tenolysis of extensor tendon of handListed
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- T6982Tenolysis of flexor tendon of handListed
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- T7440Injection into cord for Dupuytren's Contracture (including post injection finger extension)Listed
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- W0110Toe to hand transfer (as sole procedure) (including closure of secondary defect)Listed
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- W0120Pollicisation of finger for thumb reconstructionListed
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- W0282Total excision of trapeziumListed
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- W0283Total excision of trapezium with spacerListed
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- W0284Total excision of trapezium and ligament reconstructionListed
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- W0285Trapezio-metacarpal joint surface replacementListed
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- W0512Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint - single digitListed
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- W0513Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digitsListed
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- W0514Prosthetic surface arthroplasty of interphalangeal/ metacarpo-phalangeal joint - single joint (both cemented and uncemented)Listed
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- W1641Osteotomy of short bone of hand (including fixation and bone grafting)Listed
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- W3200Open reduction and internal fixation of cancellous bone graft scaphoid non-unionListed
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- W3202Open reduction and internal fixation wedge reconstruction bone graft scaphoid non-unionListed
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- W3203Early open reduction and internal fixation of scaphoid fracture, i.e. within 6 weeks of fractureListed
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- W5310Total prosthetic replacement of wrist jointListed
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- W5930Fusion of digit joint(s) of hand +/- graft & +/- internal fixationListed
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- W6200Total fusion of all joints of wrist +/- graft & +/- internal fixationListed
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- W6202Partial fusion of wristListed
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- W6230Vascular implantation to carpal boneListed
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- W7482Scaphoid lunate ligament reconstructionListed
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- W7483Triquetrolunate ligament reconstructionListed
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- W7484Reconstruction of three or more ligaments not elsewhere specifiedListed
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- W7485Small joint (e.g. interphalangeal/ metacarpo-phalangeal joint) ligament reconstructionListed
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- W7486Carpo-metacarpal joint ligament reconstructionListed
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- W8602Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure) Listed
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- W8830Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)Listed
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Hip & pelvis
- T6213Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)Listed
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- T6290Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndromeNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T7930Repair of abductor mechanism of hipListed
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- W0702Excision of ectopic bone around a total hip replacementListed
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- W1380Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplastyListed
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- W1390Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndromeListed
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- W1640Simple pelvic osteotomy and fixation, e.g. Salter or Chiari osteotomiesListed
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- W1648Osteotomy/transfer of greater trochanter (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W1649Complex pelvic osteotomies and fixation, e.g. triple osteotomy, peri-acetabular osteotomyListed
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- W1700Shelf augmentation of acetabulum (Wainwright or Trillat)Listed
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- W1911Core decompression of hipListed
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- W1912Pinning of head of femur - open or percutaneous (e.g. slipped femoral epiphysis, undisplaced neck fracture)Listed
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- W1913Pinning for bilateral slipped upper femoral epiphysisListed
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- W3712Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cementListed
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- W3713Complex primary total hip replacement (including bone grafting or femoral osteotomy)Listed
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- W3714Total hip replacement, +/- cement, after excision arthroplasty or arthrodesis (including conversion of hemiarthroplasty or revision of other previous hip surgery which involved internal fixation)Listed
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- W3715Hip resurfacing arthroplastyListed
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- W3717Minimally invasive hip replacement - unilateralListed
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- W3718Minimally invasive hip resurfacingListed
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- W3719Hip resurfacing arthroplasty bilateralListed
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- W3720Robotic assisted total hip replacement - unilateral +/- cementListed
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- W3721Robotic assisted total hip replacement - bilateral +/- cementListed
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- W3722Minimally invasive hip replacement +/- cement - bilateralListed
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- W3732Revision of uncemented or cemented total hip replacement without adjunctive procedures - unilateralListed
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- W3733Revision of total hip replacement (including insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws, etc., and/or impaction bone grafting to acetabulum and/or femur) - unilateralListed
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- W3740Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)Listed
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- W37422 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - first stageListed
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- W37432 stage revision of total hip replacement for infection - second stageListed
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- W3744Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement - unilateralListed
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- W3745Robotic assisted revision of total hip replacement (inclduing insertion of reconstruction rings, plates, screws +/- impaction bonegrafting to acetabulum +/- femur) - unilateralListed
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- W3751Customised unilateral hip replacementNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W3780Total prosthetic replacement of the hip, +/- cement, bilateralListed
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- W3942Removal of total hip replacement and creating a pseudarthrosisListed
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- W3943Removal of total hip replacement and complete clearance of cementListed
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- W3944Acetabular liner and head changesListed
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- W3945Open reduction and internal fixation for periprosthetic fracture around hipListed
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- W4542Open reduction, internal fixation and revision of femoral component for periprosthetic fractureListed
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- W4543Open reduction, internal fixation and complete revision for periprosthetic fractureListed
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- W4600Prosthetic replacement of head of femurListed
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- W6013Primary arthrodesis of hip joint +/- graft & +/- internal fixation - hipListed
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- W6540Open reduction of dislocated hip prosthesisListed
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- W6600Closed reduction of dislocated hip prosthesisListed
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- W7761Repair of hip labral tearListed
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- W8410Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip (including allograft and harvesting)Listed
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- W8411Arthroscopic labral reconstruction of the hip (including autograft and harvesting)Listed
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- W8620Therapeutic arthroscopy examination of hip joint, +/- biopsyListed
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- W8800Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of hip joint (as sole procedure, including washout, +/- biopsy)Listed
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- W9018Percutaneous biopsy/ arthrography/ aspiration in assessment of total hip replacementListed
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- X2200Closed reduction and Frog POP for congenital dislocation of hip (including dynamic arthrogram, traction and soft tissue release)Listed
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- X2260Open reduction and Frog POP for congenital dislocation of hip (including traction and innominate/femoral osteotomy)Listed
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- X2262Complex open reduction for congenital dislocation of hip (i.e. pelvic & femoral or Pemberton osteotomy or revision of open reduction)Listed
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- X2280Manipulation of hip and casting (as sole procedure)Listed
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Joints (general)
- T7483Ultrasound guided barbotage of calcific deposits of joint (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W3111Autologous collagen induced chondrogenesis (ACIC) or autologous matrix induced chondrogenesis (AMIC)Listed
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- W3124Single stage harvest of cartilage and injection of autologous morcellised cartilage and platelet rich plasma into jointNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W5320Midcarpal hemiarthroplasty for wrist arthritisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W5540Debridement of infected total joint replacementListed
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- W5722Excision reconstruction of small jointListed
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- W5723Excision reconstruction of large jointListed
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- W6912Total synovectomy of small jointListed
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- W6913Total synovectomy of large jointListed
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- W7180Harvesting and injection of bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC)Not routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W7400Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specifiedListed
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- W7500Prosthetic open repair of ligament not elsewhere specifiedListed
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- W7881Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)Listed
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- W8150Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)Listed
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- W8180Arthrotomy of small joint (including removal of loose body from joint)Listed
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- W8300Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8380Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - bilateral (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8600Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8680Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8700Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8780Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy - bilateral (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8782Flexible arthroscopy, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)Listed
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- W8890Diagnostic small-bore needle arthroscopy on cavity of joint (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9020Dynamic arthrogram of jointListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9030Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9032Injection of viscosupplement into joint with image guidance - unilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9033Injections of viscosupplement into joints with image guidance - bilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9035Injections(s) +/- aspiration into two or more joints, cysts, bursae with image guidance - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9040Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9042Injection of viscosupplement into joint - unilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9043Injections of viscosupplement into joints - bilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9045Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into two or more joints, cysts, bursae - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9046Platelet rich plasma injections for knee osteoarthritisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9047Autologous protein solution injectionNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9050Shoulder hydrodistension +/- image guidanceListed
Listed by Bupa
- W9052Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joint +/- image guidance - unilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9053Injection of polyacrylamide hydrogel into joints +/- image guidance - bilateralNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W9170Manipulation of foot/ankle joint under local anaesthetic +/- injection (as a sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9240Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9241Examination/ manipulation of joint under local anaesthetic (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9282Joint fluid examination (e.g. polarising microscopy) performed by consultant (including aspiration of fluid)Listed
Listed by Bupa
Knee
- W0630PatellectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W0632Prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W0633Prosthetic replacement of patellofemoral joint - bilateral (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W1660Tibial osteotomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W3090Core decompression of kneeListed
Listed by Bupa
- W3110Osteochondral grafting as a single stage procedureListed
Listed by Bupa
- W3122Harvesting for autologous chondrocyte transplantation into knee (including arthroscopy)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W3140Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee using an Advanced Therapy Medicinal Product (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W3150Harvesting and injection of autologous bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) with collagen cell carrier for osteochondral defects of the kneeNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W4200Complex primary total knee replacement (i.e. including bone graft, augmentation or osteotomy)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W4210Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4212Minimally invasive knee replacement +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4214Customised unicompartmental knee replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4216Customised bicompartmental knee replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4218Customised total prosthetic replacement of knee jointListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4230Revision of total knee replacement – unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4231Robotic assisted revision of total knee replacement - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W42402 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - first stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W42422 stage revision of total knee replacement for infection - second stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4244Tibial liner exchange in total knee replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4280Total prosthetic replacement of knee joint +/- cement +/- patella resurfacing - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5200Unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5201Unicompartmental Knee Replacement - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5210Revision of unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5300Bicompartmental knee resurfacingListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5800Conversion of a unicompartmental knee replacement to a total replacement of knee jointListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5810Patella resurfacing (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W5820Robotic assisted unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5821Robotic assisted unicompartmental knee replacement - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5822Robotic assisted revision of unicompartmental knee replacement - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5830Robotic assisted total knee replacement – unilateral +/- cement, +/- patellaListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5831Robotic assisted total knee replacement - bilateral +/- cement, +/- patellaListed
Listed by Bupa
- W6014Primary arthrodesis of knee joint +/- graft & +/- internal fixationListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7410Multiple ligament reconstruction of kneeListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7411Prosthetic open repair of multiple ligaments not elsewhere specifiedListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7420Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7430Reconstruction of lateral collateral ligament complexListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7440Allograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W74512 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - first stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W74522 stage revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - second stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7470Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograftListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7480Posterior cruciate ligament reconstructionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7481Autograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7487Allograft posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction +/- meniscectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7488Revision posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including artificial graft/ligamentListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7489Revision of posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograftListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7490Reconstruction of posterior lateral corner of kneeRetired codeListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7492Lateral releaseListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7530Repair of lateral collateral ligament complexListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7580Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (adult)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7582Open surgical stabilisation of patella, including soft tissue/tendon transfer or release, +/- application of cast (child)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7583Repair of patellar/quadricep tendonListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7630Reconstruction of medial collateral ligament complexListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7730Repair of medial collateral ligament complexListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8200Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8230Arthroscopic meniscal repairListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8240Meniscal allograft transplantationListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8250Partial replacement of the meniscus of the knee using a biodegradable scaffoldListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8280Arthroscopic meniscectomy (including debridement) - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8370Autologous scaffold insertion for repairing symptomatic chondral knee defects (including microfracture)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W8400Repair of knee ligaments (open or arthroscopic)Retired codeListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8500Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8520Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W8580Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
Nerves
- A6030Transection of peripheral nerve for neuromaListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6080Neurectomy (major nerve)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6110Excision of lesion of peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6180Excision of lesion of major nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6300Graft to peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6302Graft to major nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6400Repair of peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6402Repair of major nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6510Carpal tunnel release (open)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6530Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6570Carpal tunnel release (endoscopic) - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6580Carpal tunnel release (open) - bilateralListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6600Release of entrapment of deeply placed peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6700Release of entrapment of peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A6710Cubital tunnel release (open) (without transposition)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6711Cubital tunnel release (open) bilateral (without transposition)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6740Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) (without transposition)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6750Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6810Neurolysis and transposition of peripheral nerve (excludes carpal tunnel release)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A6900Revision of release of peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A7010Implantation of neurostimulator to peripheral nerveNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- A7011Trial of neurostimulator to peripheral nerve (as sole procedure) not at time of permanent implantNot routinely covered
Restricted by Bupa: pre-authorisation needed, not routinely eligible
- A7310Biopsy of peripheral nerveListed
Listed by Bupa
- A7340Exploration and grafting of brachial plexusListed
Listed by Bupa
Other related procedures
Shoulder
- T6450Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7480Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulderNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T7910Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicleListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7915Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cmListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7916Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendonListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7917Core decompression of shoulderNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T7918Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffoldListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7941Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7942Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7981Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7982Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7990Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompressionListed
Listed by Bupa
- T8052Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of lateral epicondylitisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- W0610Total excision of cervical ribListed
Listed by Bupa
- W0890Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W2810Repair of non-union of clavicleListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4900Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W4902Shoulder hemiarthroplasty with reconstruction for fractureListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4920Conversion of hemiarthroplasty to total shoulder replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4930Revisional shoulder hemiarthroplastyListed
Listed by Bupa
- W4940Scapulo-thoracic fusionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5000Primary total shoulder replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5030Revision total shoulder replacementListed
Listed by Bupa
- W50312 stage revision of total shoulder replacement for infection - first stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W50322 stage revision of total shoulder replacement for infection - second stageListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5050Reverse polarity arthroplasty of shoulderListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5600Primary repair of rupture of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixationListed
Listed by Bupa
- W5630Secondary repair of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixationListed
Listed by Bupa
- W6012Primary arthrodesis of joint +/- graft & +/- internal fixation - shoulderListed
Listed by Bupa
- W6030Revision or conversion to arthrodesis of shoulderListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7713Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repairListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7715Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7716Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7717Open superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7718Primary arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7719Primary open shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W7780Revision stabilisation of shoulder jointListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7810Open arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injectionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7872Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injectionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8110Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W8170Biodegradable subacromial spacer insertion for rotator cuff tearsListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8193Arthroscopic subacromial decompressionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8194Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W8603Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W8820Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9111Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9112Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"Listed
Listed by Bupa
Tendons, muscles & soft tissue
- A8460Static single measurement of muscle compartment pressures (including reporting)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- A8470Dynamic laboratory investigation involving measurement of muscle compartment pressures with manometerListed
Listed by Bupa
- S1510Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T5230Excision plantar fibromaListed
Listed by Bupa
- T5250Endoscopic plantar fascia releaseListed
Listed by Bupa
- T5780Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T5781Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for recalcitrant plantar fasciitisNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T5900Excision of ganglionListed
Listed by Bupa
- T6000Repeat excision of ganglionListed
Listed by Bupa
- T6220Excision of bursaListed
Listed by Bupa
- T6580Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T6800Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T6910Tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T6980Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7010Percutaneous tenotomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7050Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7110TenosynovectomyListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7231Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7232Percutaneous release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger) +/- image guidanceListed
Listed by Bupa
- T7481Autologous blood injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidanceNot routinely covered
Restricted by Bupa: pre-authorisation needed, not routinely eligible
- T7482Platelet Rich Plasma injection for tendinopathy with/without dry needling and ultrasound guidance'Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T7490Extracorporeal shockwave therapy to proximal hamstringRetired codeNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
- T8002Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T8003Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- T8100Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesionListed
Listed by Bupa
- W6960Needle biopsy of synoviumListed
Listed by Bupa
- W7460Proximal Hamstring RepairListed
Listed by Bupa
- W8100Open excision of calcific deposit (e.g. shoulder, hip)Listed
Listed by Bupa
- W9048Platelet rich plasma injection not elsewhere specifiedNot routinely covered
Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding
Not listed by Bupa
- A5900Excision of peripheral nerveRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6012Cryosurgery of minor peripheral nerve (e.g. Mortons Neuroma) +/- ultrasound guidance +/- bursa +/- nerve stimulationNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6210Primary repair of peripheral nerve including microsurgeryRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6220Secondary repair of peripheral nerve including microsurgeryRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6540Percutaneous carpal tunnel decompression +/- image guidance – unilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6751Cubital tunnel release (endoscopic) bilateral (without transposition)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- A6830Submuscular transposition of ulna nerveRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T4844Low intensity ultrasound to boneNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T5300Excision of lesion of fasciaRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T5400Other operations of fasciaRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T5782Open radiofrequency ablation for recalcitrant plantar fasciitisNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T6400Transfer of tendon (not otherwise specified)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T6500Excision of lesion of tendonRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T6570Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for carpal tunnel syndromeRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T6850Secondary repair of tendon of hand/forearm (excluding flexor), without transfer or graftRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T6860Secondary repair of tendon of footRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7230Release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7491Extracorporeal shockwave therapy not elsewhere specifiedNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7790Excision of benign soft tissue tumour (e.g. glomus, giant cell)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7900Excision of lesion of muscle without skin graftRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7980Limited repair of muscleRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T7983Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repairRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T8000Release of contracture of muscleRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- T8380Excision of lesion of muscle with skin graftRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- V2151Arthrocentesis of temporomandibular joint - unilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- V2152Arthrocentesis of temporomandibular joint - bilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- V4121Anterior correction of idiopathic scoliosis using vertebral body tethering (VBT) (including spinal cord monitoring)Not listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0180Repair of finger tip injury following avulsion with flapRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0230Soft tissue procedures on joints of hand including synovectomyRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0450Closing wedge osteotomy/translation of calcaneal spur, including internal fixationRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0510Prosthetic arthroplasty of digital joint(s)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0515Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digitsNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0516Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - single digitNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0600Total excision of bone with prosthetic replacement/ reconstruction, e.g. trapeziumRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0634Robotic assisted prosthetic patello-femoral replacement (as sole procedure) – unilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0810AcromionectomyRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0900Radical resection of bone tumourRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0940Excision of lesion of bone pelvis/hipRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W0951Radical clearance of sarcoma of head and neck necessitating flap reconstructionNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W1510Osteotomy of metatarsal (e.g. Akin,McNab etc)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W1580Osteotomy for pes cavusRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W1915Hip osteochondroplasty (open)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W2070Open reduction and internal fixation of complex acetabular pelvic fractureRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W2080Open reduction of fracture of pelvis and internal fixationRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W2330Secondary open reduction of intra-articular fracture of boneRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3123Implantation of autologous chondrocytes into knee (including knee surgery, debridement and periosteal flap or membrane cover)Not listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3510Introduction of therapeutic substance into boneRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3511Subchondroplasty injection (arthroscopic), under x-ray guidanceNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3630Diagnostic aspiration of cysts, joints, cavitiesRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3680Harvesting of bone marrow for transplantationRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3716Minimally invasive hip replacement (2 incisions)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3734Second, third or further revision total hip replacement (excluding acetabular liner and head changes)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3741Proximal femoral replacementNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W4211Customised knee arthroplastyRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W4901Replacement of proximal humerusNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5060Resurfacing arthroplasty of shoulderRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5410Prosthetic replacement of articulation of boneRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5500Prosthetic interposition arthroplasty of joint, e.g. hip, knee, shoulderRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5851Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5852Localised patient specific twin knee resurfacing arthroplasty - unilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5853Localised patient specific knee resurfacing arthroplasty - bilateralNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W5890Reconstruction of acromioclavicular jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W6500Primary open reduction of fracture with / without dislocation of jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7200Primary prosthetic replacement/ reconstruction or repair of ligament, including prosthesisRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7230Primary prosthetic replacement of cruciate ligamentRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7421Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomyNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7700Stabilising operations on jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7712Stabilisation of unidirectional instability of shoulder joint (including anterior, posterior and arthroscopic)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7714Primary open or arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7760Labral Repair (shoulder stabilisation)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7800Release of contracture of jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7920Simple bunionectomy-bilateralRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7930Metatarsal osteotomy for Hallux valgus, with internal fixation and soft tissue correctionRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W7950Metatarsal osteotomy for Hallux valgus, with internal fixation and soft tissue correction-bilateralRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W8192Open subacromial decompression (as sole procedure)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W8630Therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle with either soft tissue procedure or bony +/or joint surface procedure (as sole procedure)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W8640Complex therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle, with multiple bony, joint surface and soft tissue procedures +/- ligament reconstruction (as sole procedure)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9012Therapeutic local anaesthetic/aspiration- large joint - singleRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9013Therapeutic local anaesthetic/aspiration- large joint - more than 1 jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9014Therapeutic local anaesthetic/aspiration- small joint - singleRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9015Therapeutic local anaesthetic/aspiration- small joint - more than 1 jointRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9016Therapeutic local anaesthetic/aspiration of joint under imaging controlRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9017Yttrium joint injection (with radioactive precautions)Retired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9031Three or more injections, +/- aspiration, into joint(s), cyst, bursa, with image guidanceRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W9220Low-level laser therapy for inflammation/pain relief for musculoskeletal conditionsNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X0500Radical excision of bone tumour with implantation of prosthesis for limbRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X0810Amputation of handRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X2380Manipulation of joint under anaesthetic +/- injectionRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X2700Correction of minor congenital deformity of footRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X2780Correction of minor congenital deformity of foot - bilateralRetired codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- W3410Grafting of bone marrowInsurer-only codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
- X1900Correction of congenital deformity shoulder/upper armInsurer-only codeNot listed
Not on the Bupa procedure list
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