T7480: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
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 | Not routinely covered | Listed by Bupa but not eligible for funding |
| AXA Health | Not listed | Not on the AXA Health procedure list |
| Vitality | Check cover | Listed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation |
| WPA | Not routinely covered | Not routinely covered by WPA |
Related codes
- T8052: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of lateral epicondylitis
- W8110: Arthroscopic excision of calcific deposits from shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W4900: Shoulder hemiarthroplasty (as sole procedure)
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder?
The procedure code is T7480: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy of calcific tendonitis of the shoulder.
Which insurers list T7480?
Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. Bupa and WPA do not routinely cover it. It is not on the AXA Health procedure list. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T7480 be billed with other procedures?
There are no listed restrictions on billing T7480 together with other codes.
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