T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large 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 T8003
Neither code can be billed with the other
- S1510: Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)
- T8100: Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion
- T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
T8003 can't be billed with
AXA Health also lists these codes as unacceptable combinations (13)
- S1510: Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)
- W9040: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa - unilateral
- W9240: Examination/ manipulation of joint under general anaesthetic +/- injection +/- arthrogram (as sole procedure)
- W9020: Dynamic arthrogram of joint
- W9030: Injection(s) +/- aspiration, into joint, cyst, bursa with image guidance - unilateral
- W3712: Primary total hip replacement – unilateral +/- cement
- W0860: Metatarsophalangeal cheilectomy (as sole procedure) - unilateral
- X4822: Change of cast under general anaesthetic (as sole procedure)
- T8100: Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion
- 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
- W8500: Multiple arthroscopic operations on knee (including meniscectomy, chondroplasty, drilling or microfracture) - unilateral
- W7420: Autograft anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction without lateral tenodesis +/- meniscectomy
- T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)
Related codes
- T8002: Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small 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 major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. quadriceps) (involving large joint)?
The procedure code is T8003: Major release of muscle for pain or contracture (e.g. Quadriceps) (involving large joint).
Which insurers list T8003?
T8003 is listed by Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and WPA. Always confirm the code and cover with your insurer.
Can T8003 be billed with other procedures?
The coding rules say T8003 cannot be billed together with 9 other codes, including S1510 (Needle/tru-cut biopsy of muscle (as sole procedure)), T8100 (Open biopsy of muscle or soft tissue lesion), T8002 (Minor release of muscle for pain or contracture (involving small joint)). 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