T6462: Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer
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 T6462
Neither code can be billed with the other
- W0881: Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- W5701: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral
- T6461: Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral
- 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
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (9)
- W5701: Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral
- 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
- T6461: Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral
- 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
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- W0881: Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction
Related codes
- T6461: Tendon transfer of toe - bilateral
- T6460: Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral
- W5980: Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - bilateral
- W5940: Fusion of interphalangeal joint(s) of toe (including internal fixation) - unilateral
- W0881: Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction
- X1110: Amputation of toe
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer?
The procedure code is T6462: Excision or partial excision of interphalangeal joint of lesser toe with tendon transfer.
Which insurers list T6462?
T6462 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6462 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6462 cannot be billed together with 7 other codes, including W0881 (Excision of joint of toe with release of contracture and soft tissue correction), T6460 (Tendon transfer of toe - unilateral), W5701 (Excision arthroplasty of first metatarsophalangeal joint with prosthetic implantation or interpositional arthroplasty - bilateral). 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