T5900: Excision of ganglion
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 | Listed | Listed by Bupa |
| AXA Health | Listed | Listed by AXA Health |
| Vitality | Listed | Listed by Vitality |
| WPA | Listed | Listed by WPA |
Codes that can't be billed with T5900
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6000: Repeat excision of ganglion
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- S0656: Removal of small lipoma less than 10cm
- S0657: Removal of large lipoma greater than 10cm
T5900 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (13)
- A6700: Release of entrapment of peripheral nerve
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W0890: Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure)
- W8520: Arthroscopy of knee (including examination under anaesthetic, washout and biopsy) (as sole procedure)
- T6000: Repeat excision of ganglion
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8830: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of wrist joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for excision of ganglion?
The procedure code is T5900: Excision of ganglion.
Which insurers list T5900?
T5900 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T5900 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T5900 cannot be billed together with 6 other codes, including T6000 (Repeat excision of ganglion), W7420 (Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy), W8500 (Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral). 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