T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
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 T8002
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S1510: Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)
- T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)
- T8100: Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (11)
- T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)
- T5222: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - single digit
- S1510: Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)
- T8100: Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- T5203: Dupuytren's fasciectomy single digit with proximal interphalangeal joint
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- T5223: Dupuytren's dermofasciectomy and graft, or for recurrent disease - multiple digits
- T5210: Dupuytren's fasciectomy multiple digits with proximal interphalangeal joints
- T5202: Dupuytren's fasciectomy palm only
Related codes
- T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)
- T5250: Endoscopic plantar fascia release
- T7231: Open release of constriction of sheath of tendon (e.g. trigger finger)
- S1510: Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)
- T8100: Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion
- A8460: Static single measurement of muscle compartment pressures (including reporting)
Frequently asked questions
What is the procedure code for minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)?
The procedure code is T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint).
Which insurers list T8002?
T8002 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T8002 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T8002 cannot be billed together with 10 other codes, including S1510 (Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)), T8003 (Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint)), T8100 (Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion). 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