T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (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 | Check cover | Listed by WPA: check cover at pre-authorisation WPA needs the date and nature of the original operation and the reason for revision. |
Codes that can't be billed with T6800
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T6720: Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6722: Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6723: Revision of lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6762: Repair of tendon of foot - flexor
- T6763: Repair of tendon of foot - extensor
- 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
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- T6822: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon with tendon or fascial graft
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
- T7941: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stage
- T7942: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stage
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- W7716: Arthroscopic superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)
- W7717: Open superior capsule reconstruction for irreparable rotator cuff tears +/- decompression (including graft)
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- T7918: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffold
T6800 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (28)
- T6723: Revision of lengthening of Achilles tendon
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- T6720: Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- T6780: Primary repair of Achilles tendon
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- T6822: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon with tendon or fascial graft
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- W8300: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on articular cartilage (other than W8200) - unilateral (as sole procedure)
- T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- T6810: Delayed or secondary repair of Achilles tendon without tendon or fascial graft
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T6770: Peroneal sling/groove reconstruction & replacement of dislocated peroneal tendons
- T6763: Repair of tendon of foot - extensor
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- W8880: Arthroscopy of elbow (as sole procedure)
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T6722: Primary open lengthening of Achilles tendon
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- T6762: Repair of tendon of foot - flexor
Related codes
- W7460: Proximal Hamstring Repair
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- 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 delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)?
The procedure code is T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified).
Which insurers list T6800?
T6800 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health and Vitality. WPA lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6800 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6800 cannot be billed together with 25 other codes, including T6580 (Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)), T6720 (Percutaneous lengthening of Achilles tendon), T6722 (Primary open lengthening of Achilles 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