T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
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 T6450
Neither code can be billed with the other
T6450 can't be billed with
- T6520: Tendon sheath injection of therapeutic substance, including viscosupplement +/- image guidance
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (33)
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- W5050: Reverse polarity arthroplasty of shoulder
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
- W0890: Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W7780: Revision stabilisation of shoulder joint
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- W8150: Arthrotomy of large joint (including removal of loose body from joint)
- W7910: Metatarsal osteotomy (e.g. Scarf) for hallux vagus, +/- internal fixation +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral
- T6520: Tendon sheath injection of therapeutic substance, including viscosupplement +/- image guidance
- A5210: Epidural injection (lumbar)
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W7713: Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair
- W5600: Primary repair of rupture of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixation
- W6913: Total synovectomy of large joint
- T6910: Tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified)
- T6782: Repair of distal biceps tendon
- W4900: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T7230: Release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- W5000: Primary total shoulder replacement
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- W7714: Primary open or arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- W7715: Coracoid bone block transfer for recurrent instability of shoulder (Bristow-Latarjet procedure)
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W7872: Arthroscopic arthrolysis of shoulder contracture +/- manipulation/injection
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)?
The procedure code is T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure).
Which insurers list T6450?
T6450 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6450 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6450 cannot be billed together with 9 other codes, including T6782 (Repair of distal biceps tendon), W9030 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral), T7916 (Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon). 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