T5780: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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 | Not routinely covered | Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis?
The procedure code is T5780: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis.
Which insurers list T5780?
T5780 is listed by Vitality and WPA. Bupa does not routinely cover it. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T5780 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing T5780 together with other codes.
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