T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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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.
Insurer listing
| Insurer | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bupa | Listed | Listed by Bupa Bupa: a separate sedation or regional anaesthesia claim is allowed. |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with T5210
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- T5410: Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)
- T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
- T6982: Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand
- S2500: Local flap - less than 9cm2
T5210 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (14)
- T5410: Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
- W7881: Release of contracture of interphalangeal joint of finger (excluding trigger finger or Dupuytren's disease)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- S2500: Local flap - less than 9cm2
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- T7440: Injection into cord for Dupuytren's Contracture (including post injection finger extension)
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- T6982: Tenolysis of flexor tendon of hand
Related codes
- W0515: Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) or proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digits
- W0513: Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - multiple digits
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- W0516: Interpositional silastic arthroplasty of metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints - single digit
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints?
The procedure code is T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints.
Which insurers list T5210?
T5210 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T5210 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T5210 cannot be billed together with 10 other codes, including T5222 (Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit), T5223 (Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits), T5410 (Dupuytren's subcutaneous fasciotomy). See the full list above.
What does my procedure code mean?
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.
Last checked: 2026-10-01