T6290: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome
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 | 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 | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation |
Related codes
- W1648: Osteotomy/transfer of greater trochanter (as sole procedure)
- T6213: Soft tissue operations in the region of the greater trochanter (trochanteric bursitis, snapping hip)
- W1390: Open femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome
- W1380: Arthroscopic femoro-acetabular surgery for hip impingement syndrome, including labral repair and osteochondroplasty
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome?
The procedure code is T6290: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for refractory greater trochanteric pain syndrome.
Which insurers list T6290?
T6290 is listed by Vitality. WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. 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 T6290 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing T6290 together with other codes.
About the surgeon
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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.
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