T6461: Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral
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 T6461
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6462: Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- W0300: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral
- W0310: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateral
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (5)
- W0310: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joints, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - bilateral
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W0300: Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral
- T6462: Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer
Related codes
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- T6462: Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer
- X1110: Amputation of toe
- W5980: Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - bilateral
- W5940: Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - unilateral
- T6780: Primary repair of Achilles tendon
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for tendon transfer of toe - bilateral?
The procedure code is T6461: Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral.
Which insurers list T6461?
T6461 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6461 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6461 cannot be billed together with 4 other codes, including T6462 (Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer), T6460 (Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral), W0300 (Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - 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