T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
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 T6580
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6770: Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendons
- T6780: Primary repair of Achilles tendon
- T6810: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon without tendon or fascial graft
- T6720: Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6722: Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6723: Revision of lengthening of Achilles tendon
- S0120: Facelift following disease or trauma
- S0140: Browlift (following nerve damage)
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T6822: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon with tendon or fascial graft
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W0460: Complex procedure to mid foot or hindfoot without autogenous bone graft (osteotomy/fusion +/- tendon transfers)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
T6580 can't be billed with
- W8580: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - bilateral
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- T6782: Repair of distal biceps tendon
- W7713: Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (31)
- T6723: Revision of lengthening of Achilles tendon
- W7470: Revision of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction including autograft/allograft
- T6810: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon without tendon or fascial graft
- T6722: Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6822: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon with tendon or fascial graft
- T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
- W5600: Primary repair of rupture of acromioclavicular or sternoclavicular joint +/- internal fixation
- T6780: Primary repair of Achilles tendon
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- T6720: Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- W2830: Removal of internal fixation from bone / joint, excluding K-wires +/- image guidance
- S0120: Facelift following disease or trauma
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- T6782: Repair of distal biceps tendon
- W7714: Primary open or arthroscopic shoulder stabilisation procedure (including labral/SLAP/tendon repair)
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- W7713: Primary stabilisation of multi-directional instability of shoulder joint +/- tendon repair
- W7400: Reconstruction of one or two ligaments not elsewhere specified
- W0950: Radical clearance of sarcoma of trunk or limbs, +/- amputation or insertion of prosthesis
- W2300: Secondary open reduction of fracture of short bone (including intra-articular fracture for delayed/non-union and including bone graft)
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- T6832: Second stage reconstruction of flexor of hand
- W2310: Secondary open reduction of fractured long bone-and intramedullary fixation or internal fixation for non-union/mal union - including intra-articular (including bone graft)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- T6770: Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendons
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
Related codes
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T7231: Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- T7232: Percutaneous release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger) +/- image guidance
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)?
The procedure code is T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified).
Which insurers list T6580?
T6580 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6580 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6580 cannot be billed together with 19 other codes, including T6770 (Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendons), T6780 (Primary repair of Achilles tendon), T6810 (Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon without tendon or fascial graft). 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