T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm
For guidance only. Always check the code and obtain authorisation from your insurer before treatment. Other insurers may use different codes and coding rules.
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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.
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 T7915
Neither code can be billed with the other
- T7981: Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- T7918: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffold
T7915 can't be billed with
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- T7941: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stage
- T7942: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stage
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (28)
- W8603: Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)
- X4810: Change of cast without general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- W9111: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure) - bilateral"
- A7350: Local anaesthetic blockade of named major nerve or plexus
- T6450: Tenodesis of biceps tendon (as sole procedure)
- T7910: Open subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair +/- excision of distal clavicle
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- W8600: Therapeutic arthroscopy operation on cavity of joint (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9112: Manipulation of joint (including intra-articular injection) for Frozen Shoulder" (as sole procedure)"
- W0850: Partial excision of bone (including exostoses)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T6800: Delayed or secondary repair of tendon (including graft, transfer and/or prosthesis) (not otherwise specified)
- T6782: Repair of distal biceps tendon
- S5210: Injection into subcutaneous tissue/painful trigger point under local anaesthetic
- T6580: Tendon graft, or tendon transfer (as sole procedure, not otherwise specified)
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W8700: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of joint, +/- biopsy (not otherwise specified) (as sole procedure)
- W8192: Open subacromial decompression (as sole procedure)
- T7050: Lengthening of tendon(s) or open tenotomy
- W8194: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and excision of distal clavicle (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- W8820: Diagnostic arthroscopic examination of shoulder joint, +/- biopsy (as sole procedure)
- W0890: Excision distal clavicle (as sole procedure)
- T6220: Excision of bursa
- T7981: Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff)
- W8193: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression
Related codes
- T7916: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm with tenodesis of biceps tendon
- T7982: Arthroscopic subacromial decompression and rotator cuff repair (including arthroscopic procedures in glenohumeral joint)
- T7990: Revision of open or arthroscopic rotator cuff repair +/- decompression
- T7918: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using a biodegradable collagen based scaffold
- T7942: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - second stage
- T7941: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) - first stage
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm?
The procedure code is T7915: Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair greater than 2cm.
Which insurers list T7915?
T7915 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T7915 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T7915 cannot be billed together with 22 other codes, including T7981 (Extensive (greater than 2cm tear) repair of large muscle (including arthroscopic) (excluding rotator cuff)), W9040 (Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral), W8603 (Therapeutic arthroscopy of shoulder (as sole procedure)). 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