T6910: Tenolysis, of extensor (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 T6910
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- T7110: Tenosynovectomy
- 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
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
T6910 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (14)
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- T6980: Tenolysis, of flexor tendon (not otherwise specified)
- W8602: Therapeutic arthroscopy of wrist joint (as sole procedure)
- T7110: Tenosynovectomy
- 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
- W8630: Therapeutic arthroscopy of ankle with either soft tissue procedure or bony +/or joint surface procedure (as sole procedure)
- W3032: Removal of fixator/frame/pins/wires and change of plaster (as sole procedure)
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - 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
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
Related codes
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified)?
The procedure code is T6910: Tenolysis, of extensor (not otherwise specified).
Which insurers list T6910?
T6910 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T6910 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T6910 cannot be billed together with 7 other codes, including T7050 (Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy), T7110 (Tenosynovectomy), 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