T7491: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy not elsewhere specified

Current codeBody area: Knee

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

InsurerStatusNotes
BupaNot listedNot on the Bupa procedure list
AXA HealthNot listedNot on the AXA Health procedure list
VitalityCheck coverListed by Vitality: check cover at pre-authorisation
WPANot listedNot on the WPA procedure list

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Frequently asked questions

What is the procedure code for extracorporeal shockwave therapy not elsewhere specified?

The procedure code is T7491: Extracorporeal shockwave therapy not elsewhere specified.

Which insurers list T7491?

Vitality lists it, but you should check cover before treatment. It is not on the Bupa, AXA Health and WPA procedure lists. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.

Can T7491 be billed with other procedures?

There are no listed restrictions on billing T7491 together with other codes.

About the surgeon

Mr Jakub Kozdryk, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, performs hip and knee replacement and revision surgery at Nuffield Health Warwickshire and Circle Meriden Hospital.

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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